Economy
Singapore to absorb 15-25K PRs as citizens annually
Singapore to absorb 15-25K PRs as citizens annually
This should arrest declining citizen population.
Singapore top companies’ total sales hit $2.42 trillion
That’s twice the amount 6 years ago.
Singapore loses to China as world’s most trusting country
But trust levels rose impressively in Singapore.
Malaysia inflation to reach 3% by mid-year
Workers are likely to demand for higher wages then.
Chart of the Day: This is how 2050 will look like
Without immigration, that is, and at current birth rates.
Daily briefing: Apparently not everyone’s happy about the population forecast
A protest is even in the works.
Japan retail sales remained sluggish in December
Adds fuel to Q4 contraction forecasts.
Will Singapore inflation remain stubbornly high in 2013?
Here's the most likely scenario when policy makers meet on April.
Chart of the Day: Citizen population to shrink from 2025 onwards
An unprecedented age shift looms.
Taiwan poised for economic growth in 2013
A 4.2% jump in GDP is forecasted.
Fast facts: Why inflation has been skyrocketing in recent years
Overall data was just at 0.7% during 2000-2007.
Singapore's 2012 inflation was 3rd highest reading since 1991
But here's some good news.
India heading for more policy easing this year
More to follow January's rate cuts.
Singapore’s population to hit 6.9 million by 2030
Government predicts scarry total workforce scenario.
Singapore to welcome 15,000 to 25,000 new citizens each year
Hopes fade for 1.2 total fertility rate to improve.
India government cuts GDP forecast to 5.5% from 5.7%
It also sees inflation to fall below target.
Services fees up 0.2% in December
There was a sharp increase in costs of household services.
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