Economy
Singapore start-ups in Beijing get fresh government backing
Singapore start-ups in Beijing get fresh government backing
Entrepreneurs venturing into the popular Chinese investment hub can consult with the new overseas chapter of the ACE.
Malaysia's government spending to exceed target by 6%
Lower oil revenue looms amid sluggish export demands.
Trade deficit widens in India
The trade deficit for May was US$16.3 billion even as imports declined.
Chart of the Day: What you need to know about Singapore’s monetary policy
MAS says a calibrated adjustment in the policy stance will ensure price stability in the medium term.
Bank of Thailand keeps a wary eye on the European crisis
Slower export growth owing to the global economic crisis could sour the inroads gained by the Thai economy.
Inflation in India could worsen to 7.4%
Pressure to reduce subsidies and a weakening rupee are furthering inflation-related risks.
Korea's fastest aging population is a growth buster
Potential growth will decline to 2.5% by 2050 as the country faces a contracting working-age population beginning 2016.
Chart of the Day: Inflation rose in April after easing in Q1
CPI-All Items inflation came in higher at 5.4% in April 2012.
Bank of Indonesia struggles to keep the rupiah stable
The rupiah is currently the worst performing currency in SE Asia having depreciated by 4% against the US dollar.
Former Singapore Central Narcotics Bureau director faces charges over alleged sexual favors
Ng Boon Gay is being accused of corruption for obtaining sexual gratification from someone seeking contracts from the bureau, says a Bloomberg report...
A gloomy economy looms in the next 3 quarters, warns economist
How badly will Singapore be hurt?
Singapore becomes more expensive for expats
Up two places since 2011, Singapore is in sixth place on the list of the most expensive cities for expatriates in the world.
China growth slows but total crash still impossible: CIMB
Nothing short of a worldwide recession will push the resilient Chinese economy to a full meltdown, says the brokerage firm.
Singapore NODX to US, Japan and China all shrivel
It's a good thing other export markets stepped up to the plate to offset the contraction in these major three.
China's April - May power demand worse than expected
The unusually weak demand is giving China’s power producers cause for worry.
Oil domestic exports grew by 22%
The y-o-y growth in May was mainly due to higher sales to Malaysia, China, and Australia.
Non-oil domestic exports up 3.2%
In May 2012, NODX rose due to an increase in both electronic and non-electronic domestic exports.
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