economy

Global Economy

Asean emerging stronger post-Covid: Foreign investment set to rebound

FDI can help transform Asia and is also a crucial source of growth amid challenging economic conditions.
Government may consider supplementary budget to deal with growing costs, say Maybank economists  - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

Government may consider supplementary budget to deal with growing costs, say Maybank economists

Monetary policy may not be sufficient to contain the intensifying inflationary pressures: Maybank

China Focus

Can China turn around its economy?

China's political leadership has now signalled a more forceful commitment to boosting the economy

Global Economy

The end of an economic illusion

The era of wishful thinking is over. Those who come to grips with that fact now will look a lot less foolish in the future.

Global Economy

Hong Kong raises benchmark interest rate after Fed tightens

The rate hike comes at a time when Hong Kong’s economy has been throttled by its worst virus outbreak ever

China Focus

China's ambitious growth target puts focus back on fiscal plans

The growth goal of 5.5% for 2022 is the lowest in more than three decades, but it is above the consensus forecast of 5%
One year on, Biden presidency shows mixed results - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

US politics

One year on, Biden presidency shows mixed results

The Democrats are seen to speed up their policymaking timetable to pass as much of their agenda as possible before time runs out
Farewell, transitory: Markets heed central banks' inflation call - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Global Economy

Farewell, transitory: Markets heed central banks' inflation call

"Throughout 2021, the debate was whether soaring inflation is transitory -- this debate is now over."

Global Economy

Why stagflation is unlikely despite mounting fears

We expect these stagflation fears to gradually dissipate
Modern services exports to drive Singapore’s growth post-pandemic - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

Modern services exports to drive Singapore’s growth post-pandemic

The growth of modern services exports has outpaced traditional services exports since 2000.
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