Economy

China trade to slow down even more

Exports will only grow in single digits in 2012, says HSBC.

China trade to slow down even more

Exports will only grow in single digits in 2012, says HSBC.

97% of Singaporean executives fear an imminent recession

Concern is second highest among AsiaPac nations, above even Hong Kong's and China's.

What Singaporeans talked most about in 2011

Why did transport, housing and immigration dominate online chatter sent to government?

China’s inflation plunges to 14-month low in November

At 4.2%, the country’s inflation surprised the market, having dropped faster than expected.

Are the odds against Singapore exports in the coming months?

It seems so as the electronics industry is still in a slump with hardly any lift from the festive season demand.

Singapore’s manufacturing contracts for 5th straight month in November

So is this the start of the economy’s downhill trend?

Singapore economy will grow, but barely, in 2012

1-3% yoy growth forecast next year as Europe, US and China all falter, says OCBC.

Is it all doom and gloom for Malaysia?

DBS says not yet for the time being, however, it will be soon if the country’s export growth continues to plummet.

Getting a job will be harder in 2012

Tough times ahead for jobseekers as hiring sentiments have turned negative in 4Q11.

Singapore’s manufacturing growth may plunge to 5.1% in 2012

After showing surprising resilience this year, the country’s manufacturing sector may be facing headwinds next year.

Is Taiwan tumbling to a technical recession?

November exports fell way short of the expected 8.6%, stoking fears of a consecutive contraction.

China’s inflation may have dropped to 4.3% in November

As overall food inflation will likely have slowed to 9%, led by lower prices of pork, fresh vegetables and seafood.

Singapore now sixth most expensive city in Asia

The Lion city has overtaken Hong Kong for two reasons.

Tepid job growth in Singapore for Q3

But two sectors bucked the single-digit trend; which were they?

Indonesia’s inflation eases to 4.2% in November

Except for food, however, inflation of other categories either held steady or rose higher.

Are your Executives working below their pay grade?

Are your Executives working below their pay grade?

How to enter new international markets during uncertain times

Over 29,000 new companies were formed in Singapore in 2010, the highest number in the past 10 years. It is perhaps a sign Singapore entrepreneurs are...