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TPP signed amid protests: How does it benefit Singapore?

The ambitious trade pact, when ratified by lawmakers in the participating countries, will liberalise trade in about 40 percent of the global economy. Feb 4, 2016

China sets 2016 growth target in 6.5-7% range

China plan to remove excess industrial capacity and fix unprofitable 'zombie companies. Feb 3, 2016

Job openings in Singapore outnumber jobseekers despite 'softening' economy

Employers are finding it hard to fill vacancies and the absolute number of job vacancies has been declining over the last year. Feb 3, 2016

Changi Airports-linked consortium to build Myanmar's biggest airport

Leading Japanese engineering contractors JGC holds 55 percent interest in the consortium. Feb 2, 2016

China factory activity shrinks more than expected

China's mammoth manufacturing sector plagued by chronic overcapacity and plunging demand. Feb 1, 2016

TPP: New Zealand protesters demand pullout ahead of Feb 4 signing

John Key's government says various tariff reductions under the trade pact will result in the addition of $2.7 billion to the country's GDP. Jan 30, 2016

Global uncertainties hit Singapore's manufacturing, services sectors

Another poll shows services sector has become increasingly pessimistic about short-term business prospects. Jan 29, 2016

Bank of Japan surprises markets with negative interest rates

BoJ says will 'cut the interest rate further into negative territory if judged as necessary'. Jan 29, 2016

United Airlines to operate non-stop flight between San Francisco and Singapore

Flying times will be approximately 15 hours, 30 minutes eastbound and 16 hours, 20 minutes westbound. Jan 29, 2016

Malaysian parliament approves motion to join Pacific Partnership trade pact

The trade pact aims at radically liberalizing trade between 12 Pacific rim countries. Jan 28, 2016

Philippines economy posts 6.3 percent growth in fourth quarter

Elsewhere in Asia, China recorded 5.8 percent growth for full-year 2015 while Vietnam expanded 6.7 percent. Jan 28, 2016

Jobs growth in Singapore falls to lowest since 2003

Singapore expects the growth in local workforce numbers will remain muted for the next five years. Jan 28, 2016

Singapore will not revoke foreign worker levy says minister

Business body urges government to offer more financing and infrastructure support in the budget. Jan 26, 2016

Singapore best in Asia-Pacific in attracting top talent

More tolerance to migrants and employee empowerment opportunities needed, survey says. Jan 26, 2016

Asian shares, oil fall on profit booking

Brent crude drops 1.3 percent to $30 a barrel Jan 26, 2016
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