US-China trade conflict

Breaking Economic Correlation A major producer of electronics and semiconductors, Singapore’s trade value is more than double its $490 billion economy. Amid trade tensions, not only did the economy contract unexpectedly, exports slumped dramatically

SINGAPORE (July 9): Temasek Holdings held onto gains in its portfolio amid global trade uncertainties after selling $28 billion of holdings as US equity markets hit record highs and its unlisted assets outperformed.

SINGAPORE (July 4): Asia’s economic growth is expected to continue to weaken against a backdrop of unresolved trade tensions, according to asset manager State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation.

SINGAPORE (July 1): CGS-CIMB Research is maintaining ISDN Holdings at “add” with a target price of $0.32 on the back of the company’s core business strength of providing value-added motion control solutions and strong partnerships.

SINGAPORE (June 28): The recent US-China trade tension escalations have resulted in the deterioration of the manufacturing and exports sector – causing Oxford Economics to lower its GDP growth forecasts across most of Asia.

(June 27): Singapore's central bank is reviewing its 1.5-2.5% economic growth forecast for this year and isn't ruling out off-cycle monetary easing as the US-China trade war roils the export-dependent economy, its chief Ravi Menon said on Thursday

After the disappointment of 2018, Schroders chief executive Peter Harrison rounds up the factors its fund managers think could lead to a brighter year ahead.

SINGAPORE (Jan 1): Singapore’s economic growth held above 3% for a second year, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said, calling on the nation to rally around a new team of leaders and ensure continuity as he prepares to step down.