Singapore

Singapore's dollar jumped to a 10-year high today after the central bank revealed in its policy statement that it would allow faster SGD appreciation. In light of the news that the... 2007-10-10

BMI View: The global economy looks set to be less supportive in the year ahead, which will result in a deceleration in the pace of trade-dependent Singapore's economic growth. Nevertheless,... 2007-08-07

Diplomats from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have completed the first draft of a landmark charter, which could pave the way for the creation of a rules-based... 2007-08-07

BMI View: The global economy looks set to be less supportive in the year ahead, which will result in a deceleration in the pace of trade-dependent Singapore's economic growth.... 2007-07-10

Despite protests, Thailand's Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont announced that his cabinet would allow Singapore the use of the Udon Thani Royal Thai Air Base, extending the contract... 2007-07-09

A proposal put forth by the Indonesian military, stipulating that it have a say over the frequency and scope of naval exercises held on Indonesia territory, has been rejected by the... 2007-06-12

BMI View: The global economy looks set to be less supportive in the year ahead, which will result in a deceleration in the pace of trade-dependent Singapore's economic growth. Nevertheless,... 2007-06-12

BMI View: Record tourist arrivals and a decline in the unemployment rate provided a significant boost to consumer spending in the economy, which helped support growth in 2006. While... 2007-04-17

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will earn five times more than US President George W. Bush this year after a pay rise for government ministers was unveiled. Lee will earn an annual... 2007-04-16

BMI View:The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) left its monetary policy stance unchanged at its April meeting. Inflationary pressures are under control, meaning there is little... 2007-04-12