Economy
Gloomy outlook for Chinese exports
Gloomy outlook for Chinese exports
As the country’s export growth is expected to plummet to 10% in 2012, a mere half of its growth in 2011.
Indonesia and Thailand to lead growth in Southeast Asia: HSBC
This as one of the two countries bounces back from a natural disaster.
Taiwan’s inflation surges to 2% in December
The country’s inflation surprised on the downside as food prices spiked 5%.
Economic collapse in 2012? Not just yet
What's preventing a total economic meltdown last seen in 2008?
Singapore economy expected to be weak: OCBC
Manufacturing holds the key, and it is looking shaky.
India services rally is half-victory: HSBC
Service sector grew for second straight month but inflation is still a lurking threat.
December PMI rebound not enough to kickstart recovery
Purchasing managers index rallied in Asia but it needs a sustaining catalyst, says HSBC.
Thailand’s economy still hurting from floods
The country’s inflation is expected to jump 4% in December.
Beware of technical recession: OCBC
Fears stoked as government reveals a slower 3.4% qoq growth pre-estimate for Q4 2011.
No silver lining for Singapore economy in 2012
Weak Q4 economic preview data is precursor for an even slower 2012, says HSBC.
Singapore’s economy slows to 4% in 4Q11
As the country’s manufacturing hits a slump, having shrinked by 22% in the quarter.
A competitive strategy amid market slowdown
Business cycles are part of life’s seasons. There are growth days and there are slow days. One reads about Singapore’s slowing growth in 2012 which...
How can SMEs survive natural disasters?
While it may not be earthquakes or tsunami’s that Singapore businesses face, flash flooding, typhoons and strong winds are all natural disasters that...
Korea’s inflation ends 2011 on a bad note
The country’s inflation remained stubbornly high, up 4% in December.
Recession: The best time to rebuild your company
When I was a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I have often heard my business professors say that companies must continue to invest in...
Fears abound as Singapore’s inflation jumps 6% in November
Transport costs rose the most at 12%, owing to the continued surge in petrol prices.
Singapore’s manufacturing plunges 10% in November
It’s definitely a bad sign for the sector in the coming year ahead.
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