Singapore

  • Nov 18, 2004
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Bonds markets outlook is promising

Since the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis, South-east Asian bond markets have rebounded rapidly. ...

  • Nov 17, 2004
  • 1 min read

SINGAPORE: Economy shrank 3% at annual rate in 3Q

GDP declined by 3% at a seasonally adjusted, annualised rate in the third quarter, the government...

Singapore
  • Nov 12, 2004
  • 7 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Mobile firms form regional alliance

The seven companies that have formed the alliance hope that it will enable them to overcome their...

  • Nov 1, 2004
  • 1 min read

SINGAPORE: Unemployment falls to three-year low

The unemployment rate fell to 3.4% in the third quarter, the government said today -- down from...

Singapore
  • Oct 20, 2004
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Population ageing will strain budgets

The region is expected to experience falling fertility rates and longer life expectancy. These...

Asia
  • Oct 14, 2004
  • 1 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Nordic economies most 'competitive'

Nordic countries dominate the list of most-competitive economies published by the World Economic...

International
  • Oct 13, 2004
  • 6 min read

ASIA/EU: ASEM summit exposes lack of direction

The fifth Asia-Europe meeting (ASEM) of leaders and representatives from 13 Asian countries and...

Eu
  • Oct 11, 2004
  • 1 min read

SINGAPORE: Oil prices dampen third-quarter growth

Growth slowed to 7.7% year-on-year in the third quarter, the government said today.

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