Economy
Fitch upgrades Philippines to coveted investment grade status
Sovereign rating upped to BBB-.
Guess what is the exception ACCC enforced for Qantas-Emirates deal
Just a tiny bit of concern.
Are Taiwanese firms packing up and exiting China?
Taiwanese FDI fell USD3.1bn in the coastal areas.
Here are 6 ugly facts about Singaporeans' incomes
There's a downward trend in average monthly incomes.
Here's the good news amidst China's property bubble hullabaloo
But there's a stinking bad news too.
Singapore's manufacturing sector is unlikely to get any better: analyst
Unless services sector edges up by 2%.
Why Korea's current economic situation feels like déjà vu
Very similar to the "MPC revolt of 2004".
Bank of Korea pressured to cut policy rate
But analyst predicts rate to stay at 2.75%.
Singapore's electronics segment dragged February industrial production down
Output crashed by 21.1%.
Why Taiwan must watch out for macro data beyond February
Its policy rate is predicted to stand pat 1.875%.
Chart of the Day: This graph shows how deep COE premiums really plunged
But Feb data pushed inflation to 4.9%.
Vietnam exports have risen almost 20% year-to-date
Thanks to booming foreign direct investments.
Latest industrial production crash still won't budge MAS
It will stay on policy path, says BBVA.
Singapore's manufacturing output disappoints again with 16.6% drop
Check out the worst performing cluster.
Fearless forecast: February industrial production to dip 1.5%
Following a very disappointing NODX.
India's economic momentum threatened by sluggish external demand
Only 5.6% GDP growth is seen in FY14.
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?