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The challenge of inflation
Inflation can be heavily affected by uncertainty and unknown unknowns that make themselves known
January 11, 2024
Global Economy
A new investment cycle could produce upside to regional growth
If all goes well, a new investment cycle will raise the share of investment in the economy
January 04, 2024
Global Economy
The myth of the unprecedented
'My crystal ball has been cracked so many times by purportedly unprecedented developments that I have lost count'
December 23, 2023
Global Economy
A rough year ahead but don't forget the silver linings
The region is in a position to meet those challenges
December 20, 2023
Globalisation
Singapore jumps to third place out of 30 economies in sustainable global trade practices index: Hinrich-IMD study
The study says “slowbalization” outlines 2023, a decline in trade and policies supporting open trade amid geopolitical tensions.
October 24, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore gives economic optimists some succour
To hear it from Singapore, the global economy is a glass half full, says Bloomberg's Daniel Moss.
October 16, 2023
Global Economy
15 years after the global financial crisis: what has changed, and where are we heading?
Investors face challenges in a post-stimulus era with tighter liquidity, higher interest rates, and more volatility
October 11, 2023
Global Economy
WTO cuts global goods trade forecast citing broad-based slowdown
For 2024, the WTO’s forecast for goods trade growth is of 3.3%
October 05, 2023
Geopolitics
America still the key driver for Asian economies
With all its flaws, the US is still an extraordinarily dynamic, innovative economy capable of flexibly adjusting to big changes
August 29, 2023
Global Economy
Malaysia, Hong Kong plan economic hub near Singapore border
The development, worth 3 billion ringgit ($876.8 million), will come up less than one kilometre from the Malaysia-Singapore border
July 30, 2023