Economy

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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks edge lower amid caution ahead of Fed policy

AmorePacific soars in Seoul on results while BYD and GAC slide

30 October 2019
Singapore’s economy grew 0.1% from a year earlier in the quarter ended September.
Economy

Singapore growth expected 'around midpoint' of 0% to 1% in 2019

Economy to stay 'tepid' into 2020, central bank says, stuck near 10-year low

30 October 2019
On the waterfront in Singapore's central business district: Amazon faces established e-commerce players in its bid to crack the Southeast Asian market.
Retail

Singapore shoppers resist Amazon push as Alibaba leaps ahead

US online retailer launches its first Southeast Asian store in October

29 October 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks slip amid earnings, trade uncertainty

Ping An slides after lowering new business value outlook

25 October 2019
Manufacturing accounts for about one-fifth of Singapore's GDP.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore manufacturing gets unexpected boost from drugs

Electronics contracted at slower pace in September

25 October 2019
Malaysia estimates that the drone tech sector will generate $127 billion in value by 2025.
Economy

Malaysia moves to become a drone hub for Southeast Asia

Western multinationals are in talks with Mahathir Mohamad's government

25 October 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks edge higher amid focus on US-China trade

Singapore's Temasek makes partial offer for Keppel

21 October 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks fall as China economic growth drops to lowest in about 30 years

Chinese lenders, Cathay Pacific, Zee Entertainment among key losers on A300 index

18 October 2019
Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam are expected to be the biggest contributors to the growth of digital consumer spending in Southeast Asia over the next five years.
Economy

Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam vie for digital spending crown

Study shows middle class to drive Southeast Asia's $120bn internet economy

18 October 2019
Container cranes at the Singapore port: The city-state's non-oil domestic exports decreased by 8.1% in September from a year ago, following a 9.0% decline in the previous month.
17 October 2019
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15 October 2019
Singapore is suffering from low economic growth due to the U.S.-China trade war.
Economy

Singapore loosens monetary policy for first time in 3.5 years

Feeling impact of US-China trade war, city-state joins regional easing bandwagon

14 October 2019
Term No. 2 begins for Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Sunday.
This Week in Asia

China trade data, Google product launch, TSMC Q3 results

Nikkei Asian Preview is your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

13 October 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks jump as Trump comments fuel hopes of trade deal

Chinese companies contribute the most to A300 index's gains

11 October 2019
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks during an event organized by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Singapore on Oct. 10. (Photo by Kentaro Iwamoto)
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong instability is 'bad for us,' says Singapore PM

Lee also fears country's population may start to shrink in 4 to 5 years

10 October 2019
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10 October 2019
Iconsiam shopping mall in Bangkok, which opened to the public in November 2018: intraregional investment flows extend beyond manufacturing sectors such as retail. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Opinion

Southeast Asia moves from world's factory to regional powerhouse

Now governments need to respond with policies to encourage investment

9 October 2019
Singapore is the world's most competitive economy, according to the World Economic Forum's annual ranking. It overtook the U.S., helped by its superior infrastructure and financial stability.
Economy

Singapore overtakes the US as world's most competitive economy

World Economic Forum lowers rating on India and Indonesia

9 October 2019
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7 October 2019
Singapore’s growth drastically slowed largely because of a decrease in exports. Economists say the downturn is expected to continue.
Economy

ASEAN outlook falls further as trade war drags on

Concerns rise over market and geopolitical risks along with US-China tensions

7 October 2019
DFS Group operates duty-free stores in and outside airports, mainly in Asian markets like Hong Kong and Singapore.
Companies

Hurt by protests, Hong Kong duty-free group slashes Singapore jobs

DFS also lays off staff in Hawaii as earnings take a hit

4 October 2019
Smart Axiata launches 5G technology in Phnom Penh in July.
5G networks

Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines named as likely 5G laggards

Reports suggest digital divide in Southeast Asia with Singapore leading

3 October 2019
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1 October 2019
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26 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Singapore's factory output skids, ending hopes of bottoming out

Electronics leads worse-than-expected decline in August

26 September 2019