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Save for a rainy day; but rain or shine Singaporeans have been spending conservatively and saving generously, according to a BBC report. Amidst Orchard road's glamorous redevelopment, and 2009’s brisk economic growth. more |
Singapore Compact CSR Summit is back!
Last year, the Inaugural International Singapore Compact CSR Summit was a great success with Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Manpower as the keynote speaker and H.E. Par Ahlberger, Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore at the opening ceremony. more |
Europe: Manufacturing, services expansion accelerates
Europe's services and manufacturing industries expanded at the fastest pace in two years in November after a reviving global economy helped the euro region emerge from the worst recession in more than 60 years. more |
OECD cautious in its economic forecast
China has helped to pull developed countries out of recession this year, but the path to sustained growth will be bumpy, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday in a cautious assessment of the global economy. more |
Asia considers capital controls as inflows threaten recovery
Asian policy makers are studying capital controls to limit “hot money” inflows that may stoke asset bubbles and force their currencies to appreciate. more |
US mortgage delinquencies a record high
The US economy and the stock market may be recovering from their swoon, but more American homeowners than ever are having trouble making their monthly mortgage payments. more |
US: Leading index signals sustained rebound
The US economic recovery will extend into next year as manufacturing expands and the pace of firings abates, reports today indicated. more |