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Economy

Singapore's exports rise in August, China demand holds

Focus shifts to monetary policy, currency as MAS decision nears

18 September 2017
Sentient Technologies co-founder Antoine Blondeau, left, and Alibaba Executive Vice Chairman Joseph Tsai discuss ways to harness technology for society at the Singapore Summit on Sept. 16. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Economy

Making AI a force for good requires rules, transparency

Experts stress importance of building trust amid fears of job losses

16 September 2017
Left to right: Charlene Barshefsky, former U.S. trade representative; former Australian Treasurer Peter Costello; Ken Kobayashi, chairman of Mitsubishi Corp.; former Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath and moderator Clay Chandler take part in a panel discussion at the Singapore Summit on Sept.16. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
The Future of Singapore

TPP should have had China as an observer: Ex-USTR

Barshefsky decries 'dangerous' US pullout, while others call for pact's revival

16 September 2017
Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Economy

Competition driving change, says Indonesian Finance Minister

But policymakers must not abandon 'losers' from globalization

16 September 2017
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Economy

Private home sales continue to rise in Singapore

Home prices seen up even as government moves to check aggressive land bidding

15 September 2017
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Economy

Private home sales continue to rise in Singapore

Home prices seen up even as government moves to check aggressive land bidding

15 September 2017
On top of a strong, stable economy, Singaporeans enjoy visa-free travel to 173 countries.
Life

Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei top ASEAN citizenship quality ranking

Peace, wealth, easy travel make the difference; rest of region also rising

14 September 2017
Indonesia was one of the Southeast Asian countries to see an uptick in its August PMI.
Economy

ASEAN manufacturing improves on rising global trade

Economists warn the uptick will be slow to boost the broader economy

14 September 2017
Indonesia was one of the Southeast Asian countries to see an uptick in its August PMI.
Economy

ASEAN manufacturing improves on rising global trade

Economists warn the uptick will be slow to boost the broader economy

13 September 2017
Singapore's Changi Airport occupies an important position in Asian aviation.
Economy

Interview: Changing global order challenges Singapore's hub status

Policy rethink needed to expand economic hinterland: Singaporean economist

13 September 2017
Singapore needs to allow more freedom of expression, says CEO of Spire Research and Consulting.
Economy

Interview: Singapore needs confidence and freedom of expression

Spire Research CEO says older workforce must be harnessed, fertility rate increased

13 September 2017
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Economy

Singapore retail sales rise with some help from shopping fest

Fifth month of increase in July underlines improving economy

12 September 2017
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Economy

Singapore retail sales rise with some help from shopping fest

Fifth month of increase in July underlines improving economy

12 September 2017
An employee works at a production line of an REC solar-panel manufacturing plant in Singapore on May 5, 2017.
The Future of Singapore

Interview: Singapore - a partner for new business in Asia

The EDB not only attracts investments, but helps companies transform

12 September 2017
The latest round of RCEP negotiations was held in Manila. (Photo courtesy of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry/Kyodo)
Economy

Countries grapple with perplexing RCEP puzzle

Lack of clear incentives clouds outlook for the next big Pacific trade deal

12 September 2017
Sunset over the Andaman Sea near the proposed entrance to the Kra Canal (Photo by William Mellor)
Economy

European business joins China in pushing $28bn Thai Canal

Conference staged by influential Thais calls for seaway linking Indian and Pacific Oceans

11 September 2017
ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh walk in front of flags as they attend the opening ceremony of the 49th Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers and Related Meetings in Manila on Sept. 7.
Economy

With RCEP deal unlikely this year, ministers settle for 'realistic' goals

Failing to find common ground, countries look to October round

11 September 2017
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11 September 2017
Danish manufacturer Universal Robots established its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.
Economy

Interview: 'Deep tech' crucial for Singapore to become more globally relevant

CEO of SGInnovate says city-state's intellectual property protection gives startups confidence to develop capabilities

11 September 2017
Opening ceremony of the 49th Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers and Related Meetings in Manila, Philippines on Thursday Sept. 7, 2017.
Economy

ASEAN to cut non-tariff measures 10% by 2020

Grouping aims to address investors' concerns on trade barriers

8 September 2017
Japan is seeking stronger regional economic cooperation with ASEAN countries.
Economy

Japan to offer manufacturing, trade know-how to ASEAN

Initiative aimed at promoting free trade agenda for RCEP

8 September 2017
Ships lie at anchor in front of a refinery on Singapore's Bukom Island.
Economy

Southeast Asian ports thirst for more seaborne trade

Lack of adequate transport infrastructure crippling region's competitiveness

7 September 2017
The logo for Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC
Economy

GIC to buy 30% share of aircraft leasing company BBAM

Singaporean sovereign wealth fund expects sharp leasing growth boosted by demand from LCCs

6 September 2017
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Economy

Singapore's GDP growth outlook stays at 2.5% - MAS survey

North Korea developments emerge as new risk

6 September 2017