Economy

Growth in Singapore's domestically oriented services sectors such as retail and food services is likely to be supported by a pickup in consumer sentiment as the labor market improves.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore warns of slowing growth as trade tensions persist

Economy grew below expectations in second quarter

13 August 2018
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Cryptocurrencies

Global trade taps blockchain to unclog bottlenecks

Shipping companies plan to slash paperwork and reduce delays

11 August 2018
Singaporean banks have increased provisions after what one called a 'tough' quarter.
Finance

Singapore banks brace for trade war spillover despite strong results

DBS, OCBC and UOB report double-digit rises in Q2 net profit

6 August 2018
Although OCBC has a large presence in Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong, it is less diversified geographically than its Singapore rivals. 
Nikkei Markets

OCBC joins peers in sounding cautious about outlook

Lender's quarterly profit hits record after higher loans, margins

6 August 2018
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3 August 2018
The net 7% of manufacturing companies that are bullish about prospects is lower than the 13% in the previous survey.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore manufacturers less optimistic about prospects

Business confidence in services sector edges up

31 July 2018
Singapore’s gross domestic product growth for the second quarter is likely to be upgraded from the advance estimate of 3.8% when detailed figures are released next month.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore's factory output gets boost from drugs

Trade war, waning electronics cycle cast shadow on second half

26 July 2018
Singapore's residential property prices have shot up over 9% in a year
Politics

Hong Kong and Singapore move to curb housing prices

Tax increases may turn into double-edged sword

22 July 2018
Singapore, led by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has been a strong proponent of free trade.
Economy

Singapore ratifies TPP-11 as US-China trade war escalates

Member countries commit to fast implementation and welcoming new members

19 July 2018
The slowdown in trade would begin to drag on Singapore's economic growth in the second half. 
Nikkei Markets

Sharp slowdown in Singapore's exports raises growth fears

Electronics continues slump as trade tensions escalate

17 July 2018
For 2018, the Singapore government is forecasting GDP growth of 2.5% to 3.5%. 
Nikkei Markets

Singapore's economy slows as trade tensions build

Manufacturing, construction show sequential decline in quarter

13 July 2018
A port in China's Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China. Concerns are rising over a full-out trade war. 
Economy

Concerns deepen over trade war impact on ASEAN, survey says

JCER report predicts weaker currencies and higher interest rates

10 July 2018
Many banks say that the outlook is positive for the Malaysian ringgit since the country has a current account surplus that is beneficial for the currency. 
9 July 2018
Singapore authorities are closely monitoring developments in the residential property market and remain committed to ensuring a sustainable market.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore central bank sounds warning on inflation, housing

Trade tensions have morphed into conflict, increasing risks: MAS chief

4 July 2018
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4 July 2018
Nichiigakkan trains their staff to cook Japanese food.
Economy

Japan's messy program keeps foreign housekeepers away

Short visas and wage issues hurt efforts by agencies looking to hire

1 July 2018
Singapore’s economy grew 4.4% in the first quarter and the government forecasts full-year growth between 2.5% and 3.5%.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore factory output stays robust as tariff fears bloom

Electronics continues run with double-digit growth in May

26 June 2018
Singapore's pharmaceutical exports grew around 32% on year in May.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore's exports surge despite fall in electronics

Volatile categories remain in lead, muting reassessment of economy

18 June 2018
Ships wait to be loaded with iron ore in Australia. Speculators are roiling markets for freight futures and spot shipping prices.
Commodities

Speculators create waves in the Asian bulk carrier market

Volatility rises as freight futures become a new investment product

16 June 2018
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean speaks at the Future of Asia 2018 in Tokyo on June 11. (Photo by Maho Obata)
The Future of Asia 2018

Singapore seeks a more connected Asia amid US-China trade frictions

Beijing should learn how to work with ASEAN, deputy prime minister says

11 June 2018
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4 June 2018
These cars, trucks and motorbikes are bottlenecked on a Jakarta street. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Southeast Asia taps AI and satellites to tackle traffic jams

Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur turn to technology to ease congestion

31 May 2018
A convocation ceremony at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore in 2017. (Photo by Simon Roughneen)
Education

Asia's universities rise in global reputation rankings

Singapore schools make biggest leap, Times Higher Education survey finds

31 May 2018
Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, right, meets with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Putrajaya, Malaysia on May 19.
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia to drop high-speed rail link to Singapore

Mahathir seeks to reduce pull-out penalty of up to $125 million

28 May 2018
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International relations

Protectionism left out of APEC trade ministers' statement

Members call for 'removal of market-distorting subsidies'

26 May 2018