Philippines Presents Opportunity for Singapore Companies
With the Philippines going through an economic resurgence driven by domestic demand and economic reforms, there will be opportunities for Singapore companies as demand for consumer goods and infrastructure development in the Philippines rises, said Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang.
India-Singapore Trade reached S$25.5b in 2013
Trade between India and Singapore rose to S$25.5 billion in 2013 from S$16.6 billion in 2005, when an economic cooperation agreement came into force.
World Bank Trims China’s Growth Forecasts
The World Bank on Monday (Oct 6) trimmed its growth forecasts for developing East Asian economies this year and next, as China’s economic expansion loses momentum and policymakers face tighter global monetary conditions.
Singapore Ranked 8th in Creative Productivity in Asia
Singapore has been ranked 8th out of 22 Asian economies on a new Creative Productivity Index developed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Investment Profile – Philippines
Asia Outlook takes a closer look at the Philippines and profiles their business and investment potential.
Investment Profile : Singapore
Singapore is known for its integrity, quality, reliability, productivity, rule of law and enforcement of intellectual property rights; assets which are essential in the Singaporean knowledge economy.
Singapore Economy Predicted to Grow 3.8%
Singapore’s economy is expected to grow by 3.8 percent this year, according to a quarterly survey of economists released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Singapore Remains in Top Spot as an Investor-Friendly Location
Singapore has retained the top spot in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) latest ranking of the world’s most investor-friendly locations.
China’s Economy May Have Already Surpassed the US
An update on the previous news that China is set to overtake the US economy may have already happened.
China Financing $3.8bn East African Railway Development
$3.8bn railway project will connect the capitals of the East African Community (EAC) trade block to the Kenyan port of Mombasa.
