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Southeast Asia economies
SE Asian economies
Salaries in Singapore expected to increase around 4.7% in 2023: Aon
An average salary increment of 5.9% is expected for Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
December 15, 2022
Asean
Can Southeast Asia's economy bounce back in spite of current weaknesses?
Is the Southeast Asia region going to perennially be the place where hope rises every now and then, only to be dashed?
August 19, 2021
Asean
UK-Singapore digital deal could unlock Southeast Asia's new economy
Singapore and the UK kicked off negotiations to open up a digital economy, building on the free trade agreement signed in 2020.
July 02, 2021
Global Economy
Southeast Asia not expected to return to pre-Covid-19 growth levels in several years: survey
Singapore is expected to be the lone country in the region to buck the trend.
June 25, 2021
SE Asian economies
RHB economists expect growth in Asean economies to rebound in 2021
On their stock picks for the region, the team has given Singapore's CapitaLand, DBS and ST Engineering "buy" calls.
January 08, 2021
Fintech
YouTrip announces ambitious regional expansion plans following landmark Visa deal
Currently operating in Singapore and Thailand, YouTrip is now eyeing Malaysia and the Philippines.
January 07, 2021
Geopolitics
New Cold War, or new frontlines?
Will President-elect Biden repair all the damage to US-China ties he will inherit from Trump? Not quite.
December 24, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore can look forward to a better year ahead
Next year will bring about a dramatic reversal of fortunes with the global economy and our region resurging, says Manu Bhaskaran
December 24, 2020
Global Economy
What Africa needs now is its own Singapore
The sustained enrichment of SEA will transform the world, says Bloomberg's Noah Smith.
December 07, 2020
Asean
Asean coordination essential for economic recovery
As the world becomes more protectionist and inward-looking, ASEAN should come together economically and work towards digital integration and sustainability.
June 26, 2020