economy
Singapore reclaims top spot in IMD world competitiveness ranking as business efficiency improves
The last time the Republic took first place on the annual index was in 2024
The enduring enigma of economic growth
Unlike politicians, economists admit that they don’t know why countries prosper or stagnate
Indonesia’s fuel price hike, rupiah rout pile pressure on Prabowo as students protest
They are calling for the government’s free meals programme to be scrapped as living costs rise
Economic boost from 2026 Fifa World Cup may not live up to the hype
Big sporting events promise a boost to the host’s economy, but it is not a guarantee
Rate hikes unlikely despite hot inflation and strong jobs in US: Amundi
Former Fed chair Janet Yellen also does not expect rate increases soon, due to uncertainty over oil prices
Data centre boom props up Australia’s slowing economy
Private investment rises 4% in Q1, with a 16% jump in spending on machinery and equipment
The affordability crisis is about more than prices
Governments are responding to affordability concerns by negotiating retail price cuts, but results disappoint
Eurozone economic activity contracts at fastest pace in over two years in May
The PMI fell to 47.5 in May from 48.8 – its lowest since October 2023
As AI reshapes entry-level work, fresh grads must prepare for the ‘third-year job’: panel
They will need to place greater emphasis on internships, work-study programmes and adaptability
Indonesia’s 5.6% growth is a fiscal ‘sugar rush’, not a structural boom
How can an economy grow so fast while its currency hits record lows?
