A man swims in a pool inside a condominium in Singapore. The proposed change to the 1962 water agreement has been a point of contention between Malaysia and Singapore.
Interview

Malaysia to propose new water tariff to Singapore

Foreign minister 'hopeful' on agreement over South China Sea

20 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks decline on uncertain Fed outlook on rates

Energy related stocks extend losses as crude oil price eases

19 September 2019
According to data released by trade agency Enterprise Singapore, non-oil domestic exports rose 3.0% year-on-year in February.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore non-oil domestic exports fall for 6th month

Rise in China shipments could be due to the frontloading of exports in August

17 September 2019
Firefighters try to extinguish forest fires in Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia, on Saturday.
Environment

Indonesian forest fires disrupt hundreds of flights

Spreading blazes have sparked a blame game with Malaysia

16 September 2019
The expansion of cross-border business and R&D cooperation in Asia has been powered by the digital revolution, which has reduced economic disparities.
Business trends

Exchange of labor and ideas reshape Asia's industrial landscape

Technological revolution is closing economic gap between countries

15 September 2019
Finance Secretary Paul Chan said visitor arrivals to Hong Kong have plunged nearly 40% in the 12 months to August.
Business trends

Protests sully Hong Kong's reputation but most companies staying put

Singapore survey shows unrest will cause a fall in inward investment

12 September 2019
ANA’s cargo revenue dropped 17% in the April-June quarter. Due to overall weak demand, the company has had to lower shipping rates. (Picture by Akira Kodaka)
Business trends

Asian airlines' cargo operations hit hard by US-China trade war

Carriers race to find new markets to offset weak demand from established routes

11 September 2019
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Asia Insight

Youth suicide: Asian teens crack under growing family pressure

From Singapore to Japan, falling birthrates mean fewer siblings and more stress

10 September 2019
Central bank officials have expressed interest in Japan's low interest rate policy amid concerns over a global economic slowdown.
Datawatch

Subzero interest rate trend sends shivers through Asia

Global negative-yield bonds double to $17tn, posing economic risk

8 September 2019
Some political experts say it is too early to gauge the public's overall sentiments towards the way the Singapore government has tackled the coronavirus outbreak.
Politics

Singapore poised for election amid slowing economy

Government forms committee to review electoral borders

4 September 2019
For 2020, Singapore's gross domestic product is likely to expand by 1.6%, down from the 2.3% estimated in the June survey.
Nikkei Markets

Economists cut growth, inflation forecasts for Singapore

Central bank survey also shows rising concerns about Hong Kong, Middle East

4 September 2019
The Utico bailout will pave the way for Hyflux, the once high-flying Singapore company, to restructure its business. (Photo by Lim Weixiang)
Business deals

Singapore's Hyflux finds savior in UAE's Utico

Founder of troubled water company Olivia Lum to remain as CEO in deal worth $290m

27 August 2019
Singapore plans to keep water at bay by building giant seawalls.
Opinion

Asia's megacities must learn from Indonesia's capital move

Few others can afford Singapore's pricey climate crisis plan

27 August 2019
The Singapore Economic Development Board said on Monday that production at factories and shipyards fell 0.4% in July on a year-on-year basis.
Economy

Singapore may avoid recession after production beats forecasts

Electronics output stabilized in July after sharp drops in previous months

26 August 2019
Self-driving shuttle buses are being trialed over the coming months in Singapore tourist attraction Sentosa island. (Photo by Dylan Loh)
Economy

Singapore tourist hotspot tries out Uber-style driverless shuttles

'On-demand' autonomous vehicles get go ahead for public tests in Sentosa

25 August 2019
Singapore downgraded its full-year growth forecast to a range of 0% to 1% from the previous 1.5% to 2.5%.
Economy

Southeast Asia set for more headwinds after lackluster 2Q growth

More stimulus expected as trade war bites export-reliant economies

19 August 2019
Desalination plants, such as this one in Singapore's western Tuas district, are part of the city-state's effort to raise its self-sufficiency in water.(Photo by Mayuko Tani)
Economy

Singapore pours $7.2bn into underground sewer superhighway

City-state aims to reduce dependence on neighboring Malaysia

17 August 2019
On a month-on-month seasonally adjusted basis, Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose by 3.7% to 13.4 billion Singapore dollars.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore exports continue double-digit fall for fifth month

July's better-than-expected decline hints at bottom

16 August 2019
Singapore's business district: there will be hardly any help from outside for the city-state.
Opinion

Asian exporters must heed Singapore's recession warning signs

Southeast Asian nations will fall victim to same global troubles

16 August 2019
Lee Hsien Loong has been embroiled in a nasty spat with his younger siblings over the family compound.
Opinion

Singapore's family feud complicates fight against bad economic news

Lee Hsien Loong should have enacted reforms when GDP growth was still buoyant

15 August 2019
Top Glove denied the forced labor claims, but admitted that overtime had exceeded national regulations.
Opinion

Asia Pacific companies need to face up to migrant labor problems

Investors and advocacy groups step up calls for transparency

14 August 2019
More U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods might hinder regional growth and push Singapore to stimulate its slumping economy.
Economy

Singapore drastically cuts growth forecast as trade war bites

Economists predict city-state could experience full-year contraction

13 August 2019
The yen's rise reduces the odds Japan Inc. will fatten paychecks. (Photo by Kai Fujii)
Opinion

Japan and South Korea will be biggest losers in US-China currency war

ASEAN countries will also be collateral damage as demand falls and exports are hit

8 August 2019
Singapore Law Minister K Shanmugam noted strong support from major powers for mediation treaty.
International relations

US and China find rare common ground on UN business mediation

Trade rivals sign treaty for enforcing cross-border deals

7 August 2019
The overseas business portfolios of the Big 3 mean less exposure to downturns in Singapore's economy, which saw real gross domestic product grow at only 0.1% in the April-June quarter from a year earlier.
Finance

Singapore's 'Big 3' banks rake in record 1st-half profits

Strong overseas earnings overcome headwinds of anemic domestic economy

7 August 2019