Economy
Philippine growth likely to return to 6% pace in 2Q14
Philippine growth likely to return to 6% pace in 2Q14
Export growth improved, even if only modestly.
Dark days ahead: Local business confidence slides in Q2 over bleak economic outlook
It ended a two-year streak of confidence gains.
Singapore investors shun equities as geopolitical tensions escalate: survey
They’re turning to fixed income and mutual funds.
Singapore and the race for best in class
Singapore shows a passion for being the best in class at everything, and it shows.
Malaysia’s strong 2Q GDP showing to lead to tighter policy stance
Amid higher than usual inflation.
Taiwan manufacturing PMI soared 55.8 in July
It's the highest in over 3 years.
Singapore’s manufacturing output up 3.3% in July: EDB
It declined 2.2% excluding biomedical manufacturing.
Weakest link: Electronics cluster still in the slump amid 3.3% growth in Singapore’s industrial production
All other clusters are improving.
SGX reduces securities board lot size
From 1000 to 100 units, starting January 2015.
Singapore-listed firms' earnings growth up at 8.8% for FY15
But risks still abound.
MAS launches cross-border Collective Investment Scheme framework for retail investors
CIS can now be sold across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Chart of the Day: See the slump in car prices that drove CPI lower
Due to lower COE premiums.
Unit labour costs jumped 4% in Q2 amid higher wages and weak productivity growth
Productivity gains won’t be large enough to counter rising wages.
Around $387m in late and overdue taxes recovered in FY14: IRAS
There were over 15,000 non-compliant taxpayers.
New Municipal Services Office to open on Oct.1: MND
It’s set to improve municipal service delivery.
Standard & Poor’s gives Philippines group ‘7’ ranking in assessment criteria
The Philippines' economic trend is stable.
60% of Singaporean customers don't complain about bad service
According to a new survey in Singapore, 60% of people who suffer from bad service never complain. That means that for every four people who complain...
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
![[Singapore Business Review] Report on the Asian Business Channel](https://www.cmgassets.com/s3fs-public/styles/video_thumbnail/public/2026-10/full-show-thumbnail_1.png.webp?VersionId=bJbrT_JKOuMWBnf7YkmsWjOSWIXddSvY&itok=zWuxHRNG)
Commentary
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?