Vietnam and China sign 10 agreements, including railway links, payments, and economic cooperation, amidst ongoing South China Sea tensions.
Category: Economy
Singaporeans must brace for new ‘cold war’ impact
Going forward, we are now in yet another phase of development where the world is mired with geopolitical rivalry and contest after 30 years of globalisation – Wong
ASEAN+3 Economies Set for Solid Growth Amid Uncertainties
ASEAN+3 economies face uncertainty due to market volatility, geopolitical tensions, US-China trade frictions, and weakening global demand indicators.
Generation Alpha Leads the Way in Family Travel Planning Across Asia Pacific
The growing influence of Generation Alpha on family travel signals a transformative shift in the travel industry – one that Hilton is excited to embrac
MPOC calls on the EU to delay EUDR in support for small farmers
EUDR compliance is estimated to cost the palm oil sector $650 million annually, with $260 million burdening small farmers.
Singapore: Asia’s Urgent Need to Decouple Growth from Emissions Amid Geopolitical Tensions
On September 12, 2024, Singapore hosted the seventh edition of the Unlocking Capital for Sustainability…
Singapore tax revenue up 17% to S$80.3 billion in FY23/24
The total tax revenue accounted for 77.6% of the government’s operating revenue and 11.9% of Singapore’s GDP. Additionally, the tax authority disbursed nearly S$2.3 billion in payouts
Loans to female entrepreneurs up 30% post-SME programme: OCBC
Number of loans to female entrepreneurs rises over 30% after launch of SME programme in April: OCBC – make this shorter in 9 words
Singapore economy grew by 3% year-on-year
Singapore’s economy grew 3% in H1 2024, with Q2 slowing slightly. Manufacturing contracted, but external demand remains resilient amid global risks
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon: Do not overreact too much about market fluctuations
Jamie Dimon downplays market volatility and potential Fed rate cuts, suggesting their impact is overstated and primarily psychological