Economy

What drove up China's inflation to 3.6%?

Food prices rebounded in March and pushed the CPI a tad higher than last month's yoy growth pace.

China determined to survive trade setback

Retail sales pad slowdown in merchandise exports and growth is likely to remain in the 15-17% range in the coming months.

Straits Time Index rises by 0.55% in March

UOB KayHian reports that the final performance was helped by improving data points from developed markets.

Vietnam agriculture, aquaculture are investment worthy: Singapore minister

Minister Lim Hng Kiang encourages local businesses to supply critical capabilites to these fast-growing Vietnamese industries.

Philippine budget deficit shrinks by a whopping 34.4%

Thanks to modest spending growth coupled with the 13.7% rise in 2M11 total revenues.

Indonesia could face small current account deficit this year

A shortfall in revenue is looming even as the Federal Reserve promises low rates until 2014, says DBS.

Ready to start working from home?

Home-based positions could soon balloon with a new government call to adopt more flexible working set-ups.

Singapore's credit rating edge over HK explained

Fitch says Hong Kong's exposure to China's increasing risk prevented it from attaining Singapore's AAA rating.

54% of Singapore firms burdened by costs of unnecessary office space

Difficult access to cost effective capital also added to corporate distress, says Regus.

Wins still unclear in the Korean market

It's still an open game as the country reports a mixed bag of rebound in the GDP and unexpected declines in exports.

Temporary break for consumers in the Philippines?

The archipelago entered into a sweet spot of low inflation and higher growth in 2012, but things may soon change.

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.