Economy
Singapore economy only grew 4.9% in 2011
Performance is way down from the 14.8% growth recorded in 2010 and will still worsen in 2012.
Singapore growth to dwell in slow-paced limbo?
That is the forming consensus with RBS predicting an averted crash followed by a prolonged rebound.
Silver lining in GDP results: They’re a little less disappointing
Final numbers for the fourth quarter showed a smaller than previously estimated contraction.
Singaporeans worried most about economic woes
Latest feedback survey reveals a growing concern for rising costs of living, unemployment and the sinking economy.
Malaysia growth heading downhill: RBSM
The country's consumption-led growth has become unsustainable and will trigger a slide.
2011 full year GDP growth may have been 5%
And DBS expects growth in 4Q11 to be 4.2% YoY.
Chart of the Day: Singapore's pick-up in 2012
Singapore will have to endure poor economic conditions before seeing growth in 2H12.
Which Singaporeans earned more in 2011?
Apprarently everyone took home more money from work but guess which bracket saw the highest jump.
Singaporean leaders ill-equipped for global challenges
New study deems the current crop of leaders as lacking in expansionist drive and innovative risk-taking.
China 2012 growth forecast lowered to 8.3%: BBVA
Growth projections could have been cut further if policy easing had been slow to come.
Chart of the Day: Singapore’s fiscal position
The government says the current downturn will not be as bad as 2008, but how much budget deficit can we expect?
Are Singapore SMBs ready when disaster strikes?
The flash floods that impacted several parts of Singapore recently serve as a stark reminder that businesses of all sizes face increasing uncertainty...
Where are the likely adjustments in CPF contribution rates?
Find out if your age group was affected once older workers get their CPF wish.
IMF describes uncertainty for Singapore as extraordinary
It said growth is expected to slow significantly in 2012, driven down by softening external demand and global financial volatility.
China policy moves may be pushed to March
Any expected easing could be posptponed till after the seasonal effects of Chinese New Year wear off.
The hidden cost of economic restructuring revealed
Levy hikes for foreign labour may sound beneficial to local job hunters but do you know the costs passed on to consumers?
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