Economy
Singapore most liveable for Asian expatriates
Singapore most liveable for Asian expatriates
The Lion City tops the list of 10 locations around the world according to a report.
China GDP growth disappoints?
The 8.1% year-on-year growth for the first quarter was lower than forecast.
Singapore competes at the top table– how can they keep it going?
Singapore recently emerged as Asia’s most competitive city and third most competitive world wide in a recent Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey...
Retail sales rose 19% yoy in February
Car sales singlehandedly rallied the retail sales index from a tepid 1.8% yoy growth last month, but what's the big caveat?
Why did F&B receipts crash last month?
F&B sector grew only 4.2% yoy in February as Singaporeans avoided restaurants, fast food places and caterers.
Singapore GDP growth slips to 1.6% yoy
But economic momentum could be picking up with the qoq growth rising to 9.9% from last quarter's 2.5% contraction.
Election results expected to fuel social spending in South Korea
With an amount pegged at USD77.7bn, around 7% of the 2011 GDP, how will this impact the nation's coffers?
Singapore tightens monetary policy
It’s the first country in Asia to do so in 2012.
A nice surprise: China's credit data soars high
Total new Yuan loan grew CNY2.46tn in the first quarter, up from CNY2.26tn in Q1 2011.
Did Singapore's economy fare well in 1Q12?
As manufacturing headed south by -2% and construction grew by 6.2%, the Ministry of Trade and Industry estimates expansion.
MSTU tax relief scheme expanded
Parents-in-law and grandparents-in-law now covered under the Minimum Sum Topping-Up scheme.
Central procurement agency in the drawing boards?
The proposal was made after a new audit report showed glaring lapses in the public sector procurement process.
Malaysia GDP outlook brightening: OCBC
Newly released February data impresses and warranted an upward revision to 4.4% from 3.8% yoy GDP growth.
What dragged down Singapore's economy in 4Q11?
The downswing in the global tech cycle and the weak property market saw the economy shrink by 1.3%.
Singapore economy seen to expand by 8.5%
It translates to a 1.1% YoY growth, but down from 3.6% in 4Q11 - so is the economy really heading up or down?
The Big Squeeze: 34% of Singaporeans willing to cut luxury spending
Watches & jewellery, fashion & accessories and cars top their austerity list.
Are Asians not feeling the financial pinch?
Luxury spending is still bullish particularly in China and Hong Kong even as economic uncertainties rise.
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