Economy
Risk consolidation escalates as growth bottoms out
Risk consolidation escalates as growth bottoms out
Asian economies, including Singapore, will recover after hitting their lowest growth rates in Q1 and spur risk appetite.
MAS unveils second series of native orchid collectible coins
It features this time two native orchids – Arundina graminifolia and Bulbophyllum macranthum.
What you need to know about Indonesia’s fuel subsidies
The required amount of subsidy could balloon by IDR41bn if oil prices average USD120/bbl this year.
Nationwide wage consultations set for next month
The National Wages Council is convening this April to mull over Singapore wage guidelines for 2012 and 2013.
Export growth in Thailand rebounds
For the first time since October, Thailand registered positive export growth at 0.9%.
SMEs invited to avail free PIC Clinics
The popular tax-saving seminars have been expanded to help more SMEs boost their productivity and innovation.
Work permit limits extended and eased
Which foreign workers received a four-year stay extension and a wider choice in job roles?
Manufacturing output up 12.1% in February
But that translates to 1.1% contraction when seasonally adjusted on a month-on-month basis.
Is a manufacturing crash still looming?
Fears of a total manufacturing collapse dwindle as output growth and demand both pick up speed, says CIMB.
DBS cites errors in media reports regarding industrial production
If you think electronics sector was the culprit of weak IP, think again –DBS presents an evidence of turnaround.
Indonesia's sovereign upgrade triggers heavy windfalls
Moody's lists down the far-reaching boons of their recent lifting of Indonesia to investment grade.
February inflation slightly eases to 4.6%
Food prices hit a seasonally expected dip but accomodation costs keep shooting up.
High inflation to persist till 2H12
February's easing was a seasonal fluke and inflation will hover around the 5% yoy range, says the government.
Singapore imposes two new workplace standards
Make sure yours meets the stricter safety and health guidelines for manual handling and machine lockouts.
IBM raises Jurong to become Singapore’s next business capital
How much could a US$50-million grant do?
Taiwan central bank leaves discount rate unchanged
Analyst says keeping the discount rate at 1.875% came as no surprise.
Inflation probably unchanged at 4.8% in February
Rising political tension in the Middle East a major threat going forward, says DBS.
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