Economy

China exports recover strongly in December but data doubts linger

China exports recover strongly in December but data doubts linger

Exports data may have been inflated, says UBS.

Asia

This is why Singapore is such an economic powerhouse

Singapore is the second smallest country in Asia. However, this tiny city/state is ranked as the second most competitive country in the world...

Commentary

China's recovery still on shaky grounds: analyst

Inflation likely to edge up to 2.4%.

Asia

Japan's current account deficit to sharply plunge to JPY17.1b

Thanks to trade surplus diving by JPY400b.

Asia

Philippines' November exports to jump 32.2%

Will the growth trend be another choppy one?

Asia

Indonesia's trade deficit stands "uncomfortable" at USD480m

Still a lot of hurdles to deal with.

Asia

USD-KRW rate heading to a 16-month low

But here's why their woes are ''excessive''.

Asia

Here are 3 proofs that China's exports are finally boding well

Exports growth may likely have grown 7.4% in 2012.

Asia

Southeast Asian currencies firmer against Singapore dollar

Find out why the local currency is currently viewed as a laggard in the region's appreciation story.

Markets and Investing

Singapore businesses' 6 top wishes for Budget 2013

8 in 10 wants measures to lower office rents.

News

Inflationary concerns loom in China

The second half of 2013 may not be a good time.

Asia

Indonesia worried about jobs

Consumer confidence is down.

Asia

Malaysia FX reserves reach almost $140b

Gains for 2012 amounted to over $1b.

Asia

Vietnam now world's third largest natural rubber exporter

It exported over 1 million tons of rubber in 2012.

Asia

The flip side to Japan's brewing JPY12trn fiscal stimulus

Yen exchange rates will suffer.

Asia

This graph shows Thailand's inflation treading uphill

Data hit a 13-month high at 3.6%.

Asia

Is Singapore fully out of slump after breaking loose of technical recession in Q4?

Experts warn against complacency.

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