Economy

India services rally is half-victory: HSBC

Service sector grew for second straight month but inflation is still a lurking threat.

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.

India continues its battle with inflation

Even if inflation eased to 9% in November, it's still a chellenge as it has remained above 5% for the past 2 years.

Singapore job vacancies dip for first time since 2009

Employment figures hold up in Q3 2011 but cracks are showing as the economy sours in 2012.

Non-oil domestic exports may have dropped 1.2% in November

Even the country’s exports are showing signs of slowing down.

Singapore businesses hiring less next year

All sectors report weaker prospects for additional staffing, with one verging on massive layoffs.

China's top economic concern now growth not inflation

What are Beijing's five priority policies for economic expansion in 2012?