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Global Economy
5 major risks that could derail growth in 2019
SINGAPORE (Nov 27): The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has cut its 2019 growth forecasts for the global economy amid heightened geo-political risks on the horizon.
November 27, 2018
Global Economy
Global GDP growth to ease in 2019, dragged by emerging markets & China: Oxford Economics
SINGAPORE (Oct 18): Oxford Economics is anticipating a slowdown in global economic growth from this year’s 3.1% to 2.8% in 2019, a forecast that comes in slightly below consensus to reflect its pessimistic views on emerging markets (EM) and in particula
October 18, 2018
US-China trade war
Asian EMs better off than global peers, Singapore's Menon says
SINGAPORE (Sept 13): Emerging markets in Asia are in a stronger position than peers elsewhere because of solid economic growth prospects, low inflation and strong reserve buffers, said Singapore’s central bank chief.
September 13, 2018
Tech
Emerging markets rout presents buying opportunity, GIC CEO says
(Sept 6): The rout in emerging markets presents a potential buying opportunity, according to the chief executive officer of Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund.
September 06, 2018
Commentary
Temasek identifies new drivers as portfolio value tops $308 bil
SINGAPORE (July 10): Temasek Holdings is positioning itself to ride six powerful trends, even as it prepares for tougher global market conditions in the year ahead.
July 11, 2018
Global Markets
Emerging markets have had a good run. But things may get bumpier
TOKYO/KUALA LUMPUR (Apr 17): Emerging markets have weathered this year’s market volatility just fine so far. But some investors are using this as an opportunity to get a lot more selective, with challenges looming from trade tensions to the winding down
April 17, 2018
Global Markets
Bulls in emerging markets may see its dream run in 2018 but it's going to be a bumpy ride
(Dec 27): Bulls will retain the upper hand in emerging markets next year, though some assets may face a bumpier ride than in 2017.
December 27, 2017
GSK Consumer Healthcare targets emerging market business growth with new facility
SINGAPORE (Aug 24): GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare today announced the launch of Shopper Science Lab, a research and shopper insight facility, in Singapore.
August 24, 2017
Funds
Aberdeen launches new retail unit trusts in Singapore
SINGAPORE (July 18): Aberdeen Asset Management has announced the launch of five of its funds in Singapore, including its first multi-asset funds in the nation.
July 18, 2017
Global Economy
Asia central banks rebuild US$6 trillion defense as Fed hike looms
HONG KONG/MUMBAI (June 13): Asia’s central banks are stacking the sandbags.
June 13, 2017