Chinese economic growth among slowest in decades
However, calls for even further policy help came after official figures showed the Chinese economy grew 5 per cent in 2024.
Bitcoin gains as Trump reportedly plans crypto executive order
Shares of exchange operators Coinbase and Robinhood advanced more than 4% each.
Singapore’s key exports grow 9% in December, buoyed by front-loading ahead of Trump’s tariffs
This extended November’s 3.4 per cent rise and beat the 7.8 per cent rate expected by private-sector economists in a Bloomberg poll.
IMF raises global economic growth forecast on stronger US demand
Broadly, the US has recovered to its pre-pandemic growth potential, while the euro area and China have not.
Fee hikes at top Malaysian public hospital raise concerns as healthcare costs go up
Ms Pang, who also pays for medical insurance to cover gaps in UMMC’s services, is concerned that many patients may soon be priced out of the public healthcare system.
Over 50,000 flats to be launched from 2025 to 2027; HDB will exceed earlier target: Desmond Lee
Mr Lee said that keys to the last pandemic-delayed BTO project will be handed out “in a matter of weeks”.
US mortgage rates pushing past 7% hint at tough road ahead
While 7 per cent is the highest since May, it is at least lower than in October 2023, when rates were inching higher towards 8 per cent.
Cost of living tops Singaporeans' concerns ahead of GE, 1 in 4 voters undecided
Released on Thursday (Jan 16), the survey was done earlier this month and involved 1,310 Singaporeans eligible to vote in this year’s electoral contest
US consumer prices rose for third straight month to 2.9% in December
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the CPI gaining 0.3 per cent and rising 2.9 per cent year on year.
US bans red food dye over possible cancer risk
Notably, the FDA determined as early as 1990 that Red 3 should be banned in cosmetics because of its link to thyroid cancer in lab rats.
BOJ chief Ueda signals rate hike chance next week, yen jumps
The yen gained 0.5 per cent against the dollar to hit 157.15 after Ueda's remarks.
About 850,000 older Singaporeans to receive cash under Assurance Package Seniors’ Bonus
They must also be living in properties with an annual value of up to $31,000, and with an assessable income not exceeding $34,000,