economy

THE BROAD VIEW

China: From consumer goods exporter to the ‘industrial mother machine’

The country’s relationship with the world economy is undergoing a profound restructuring

The prospects of energy shortages and usage restrictions may mean reorientation away from economic growth is happening out of necessity.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Is this the moment we change the way we think about economic growth?

Degrowth, unlike stagflation or recession, is an intentional, planned political shift away from GDP expansion

Jeepney drivers protest against an oil price hike in the Philippines on Mar 9. The peso has dropped more than 5 per cent since the Iran war started in February.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Asia battles rising, uneven toll of energy crisis caused by Iran war

Fiscal strains are mounting across the region, particularly South Asia

Western ties with Russia should have made economic sanctions a powerful deterrent.

Does trade cause peace? Ask an economist

Researchers have been trawling history to measure the pacifying effects of moving goods around

While overall ageing unfolds gradually, menopause triggers a sharp health decline, and unlike many health conditions, it is certain and inevitable.

The hidden economic costs of menopause

Now that its effects are finally being measured, it is clear the long-term toll for society could be huge

IMF’s reports paint a picture of a global economy that was finally finding its footing, only to be knocked back again by the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

The world economy is in the shadow of war, and the warning signs are flashing

Global growth is now projected to slow to 3.1% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027

Leaders at the fifth Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit in Kuala Lumpur last October. The 10 Asean states, along with Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea, are signatories to the trade pact.
NEW GLOBAL ORDER

Strengthening Asean’s economic resilience through RCEP’s 2027 review

Practical reforms will make South-east Asia’s biggest trade pact more effective and beneficial

Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling said TACs are “well-placed to forge deep partnerships” within and across sectors, helping enterprises strengthen capabilities and overcome challenges ahead.

SBF refreshes TAC Alliance; new capability framework, corporate governance badge unveiled

This will help trade associations and chambers better navigate a more volatile operating environment, says SBF

Law Minister Edwin Tong says: "Supply chain fragmentation affects our businesses. Trade tensions raise costs across our economy."

‘Reliability, stability and transparency’ key to Singapore’s response to geopolitical shocks: Edwin Tong

Law minister says Singapore, as a small country, feels global tremors more acutely than most