Economy

Singapore’s Property Market Sees Accelerated Growth Driven by Strong DemandSingapore’s Property Market Sees Accelerated Growth Driven by Strong Demand

Singapore’s Property Market Sees Accelerated Growth Driven by Strong Demand

According to a report by Bloomberg, the real estate market in Singapore is observing rapid growth as demand continues to…

April 3, 2023
Thailand and Malaysia See Economic Boost from TourismThailand and Malaysia See Economic Boost from Tourism

Thailand and Malaysia See Economic Boost from Tourism

According to a research by the Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER), the economic prognosis for Thailand and Malaysia is…

April 3, 2023
Wealthy Shrug Off Luxury Taxes in SingaporeWealthy Shrug Off Luxury Taxes in Singapore

Wealthy Shrug Off Luxury Taxes in Singapore

The increase in sales of BMW and Mercedes-Benz in Singapore, despite higher levies intended to restrict luxury expenditure, is indicative…

March 30, 2023
The Willow Project’s faulty economic calculusThe Willow Project’s faulty economic calculus

The Willow Project’s faulty economic calculus

Climate change activists and environmentalists were outraged by President Joseph Biden's approval of the mammoth Willow oil project earlier this…

March 16, 2023
Credit Suisse borrows more than $50 billion from the Swiss National BankCredit Suisse borrows more than $50 billion from the Swiss National Bank

Credit Suisse borrows more than $50 billion from the Swiss National Bank

Credit Suisse accepted the offer from the Swiss central bank to help it financially hours after it made the announcement…

March 16, 2023
Why U.S. retailers struggle in CanadaWhy U.S. retailers struggle in Canada

Why U.S. retailers struggle in Canada

Big-box retailers are leaving Canada because they can't replicate their U.S. success. Nordstrom closed its Canadian business last month due…

March 15, 2023
Former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga is chosen by Biden to lead the World BankFormer Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga is chosen by Biden to lead the World Bank

Former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga is chosen by Biden to lead the World Bank

US President Joe Biden chose former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to run the World Bank, with the expectation that the…

February 24, 2023
Economics Minister Rafizi Ramli says Malaysia welcomes energy commerce and investmentEconomics Minister Rafizi Ramli says Malaysia welcomes energy commerce and investment

Economics Minister Rafizi Ramli says Malaysia welcomes energy commerce and investment

Economics Minister Rafizi Ramli stated that Malaysia actively invites foreign investment and trade in the energy business in order to…

February 22, 2023
Hong Kong is under pressure to reduce budget spending as the deficit risesHong Kong is under pressure to reduce budget spending as the deficit rises

Hong Kong is under pressure to reduce budget spending as the deficit rises

Hong Kong is under pressure to reign down spending as it announces its annual budget on Wednesday, February 22. This…

February 21, 2023
UAE: An economic model and a diplomatic player of choiceUAE: An economic model and a diplomatic player of choice

UAE: An economic model and a diplomatic player of choice

With a substantial per capita Gross National Product, the United Arab Emirates are among the world's wealthiest nations. They tie…

February 20, 2023