Singapore

After strong growth last year, the outlook for Singapore's economy is weaker for 2005, reflecting its exposure to a slowdown in global growth.

Singapore's decision to approve two resort projects marks the first step towards building up a bigger entertainment industry in the city-state, while re-orientating the country's... 2005-05-16

Singapore has benefited from strong global economies and a booming trade with China. But as global demand softens, trade-driven industrial production is declining. With the electronics... 2005-04-22

As price pressure recedes, and the trade-driven economy slows, we expect the central bank to gradually shift away from its policy of currency appreciation.

Singapore has officially ended military operations in Iraq, as its biggest navy warship returned from the Gulf. However, it has said it remains committed to restoring peace and stability... 2005-04-11

Singapore intends to promote the Indonesian and Malaysian languages in the predominantly Chinese city-state, with the government expected to launch a programme in two years. Founding... 2005-03-15

Terrorism is an increasing threat to the prosperity and stability of the region, and Singapore remains a tempting target. BMI View: The city-state is demonstrating the same capability... 2005-03-15

Singapore has wound down its biggest-ever humanitarian effort, withdrawing soldiers from Indonesia's Aceh province and other areas savaged by the tsunami. Though the city state itself... 2005-02-18

Singapore has wound down its biggest-ever humanitarian effort, withdrawing soldiers from Indonesia's Aceh province and other areas savaged by the tsunami. Though the city state itself... 2005-02-18

Singapore has deepened trade linkages in its immediate environs and is now aiming to expand ties farther afield, doubling FDI in 10 years. BMI View: As the external economy grows,... 2005-02-16