Economy

Singapore remains the most liveable location in the worldSingapore remains the most liveable location in the world

Singapore remains the most liveable location in the world

Singapore is the most livable place in the world for expatriates from East Asia, according to the latest Location Ratings…

February 20, 2023
Thailand’s economy is slowing as exports and manufacturing declineThailand’s economy is slowing as exports and manufacturing decline

Thailand’s economy is slowing as exports and manufacturing decline

Thailand's economic development slowed faster than anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to a decrease in exports and…

February 17, 2023
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports are the lowest in a decadeSingapore’s non-oil domestic exports are the lowest in a decade

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports are the lowest in a decade

In January, Singapore's non-oil domestic exports fell 25% year-over-year, the greatest annual decline in a decade. The reduction was driven…

February 17, 2023
Grab: 100,000 cars won’t oversupply ‘broken’ public transitGrab: 100,000 cars won’t oversupply ‘broken’ public transit

Grab: 100,000 cars won’t oversupply ‘broken’ public transit

Grab argued that the addition of 100,000 transport network vehicle services (TNVS) providers would not result in an overstock, considering…

February 13, 2023
Malaysia’s GDP is growing at its fastest rate in 22 yearsMalaysia’s GDP is growing at its fastest rate in 22 years

Malaysia’s GDP is growing at its fastest rate in 22 years

Malaysia's central bank said on Friday that the economy would not enter a recession this year and will have stronger-than-anticipated…

February 11, 2023
2022 is Indonesia’s Record-Breaking Year2022 is Indonesia’s Record-Breaking Year

2022 is Indonesia’s Record-Breaking Year

Indonesia's GDP grew by 5.3% in 2022, its greatest performance since 2013. It did so due to increased spending and…

February 11, 2023
More individuals outside of Metro Manila experienced poverty in 2022More individuals outside of Metro Manila experienced poverty in 2022

More individuals outside of Metro Manila experienced poverty in 2022

According to a poll performed by Social Weather Stations (SWS) in December 2022, more individuals felt poor in regions outside…

February 7, 2023
Indonesian gasoline demand and imports are expected to exceed 2022 records in 2023Indonesian gasoline demand and imports are expected to exceed 2022 records in 2023

Indonesian gasoline demand and imports are expected to exceed 2022 records in 2023

As a result of the nation's recovery from COVID-related travel restrictions, gasoline consumption and imports in Indonesia, Asia's top importer…

February 2, 2023
#IndiaStandsWithAdani trending as billionaire fights short-seller#IndiaStandsWithAdani trending as billionaire fights short-seller

#IndiaStandsWithAdani trending as billionaire fights short-seller

Many Indians tweeted their support for Gautam Adani on January 31, as the school dropout-turned-billionaire closed a $2.5 billion share…

February 1, 2023
Gautam Adani, India’s richest billionaire, is enduring a stock market meltdownGautam Adani, India’s richest billionaire, is enduring a stock market meltdown

Gautam Adani, India’s richest billionaire, is enduring a stock market meltdown

The richest man in Asia is the Indian businessman Gautam Adani, whose business empire includes coal, airports, cement, and media.…

January 28, 2023