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Property

Australia housing prices drop slows economy

2026-08-13T09:32:44.000Z
The growth in June was because of a rise of 0.4 per cent in services and was partially offset by falls of 0.2 per cent in industrial production, and 0.1 per cent in construction.
International

UK GDP bounced in June, helped by Gulf ceasefire, World Cup and sunshine

2026-08-13T06:56:55.000Z
For investors, market size alone is no longer enough. Investment decisions depend as much on policy predictability, infrastructure quality, innovation ecosystems and institutional credibility.
Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

Why India’s fiscal health matters for Asean businesses

2026-08-10T23:00:00.000Z
AI angst could redraw the populist fault line between “them” and “us”, with “them” representing an ever-smaller group of people. 
Opinion & Features

AI is the greatest grievance machine ever

2026-08-09T23:00:00.000Z
SIIA’s chairman Simon Tay (left) with Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow at the 18th Asean & Asia Forum.
Asean Business

Turning constraints into assets could help Singapore remain competitive in an age of global fragmentation

2026-08-03T08:40:17.000Z
The SIIA report argues that Singapore’s competitiveness lies in strengthening domestic capabilities and deepening its international and regional relations.
Asean Business

Engagement, regulation and connectivity can keep Singapore competitive: SIIA report 

2026-08-03T01:01:00.000Z
Indonesia, with its vast potential, can offer many growth opportunities for Singapore businesses.
Opinion & Features
SENSE & CENTS

Indonesia could well be the next big growth driver for Singapore businesses

2026-07-21T07:59:22.000Z
In many advanced economies, public debt now exceeds 100% of gross domestic product; Japan’s (above) debt remains around 240%.
Opinion & Features

What happens when public debt stops buying progress?

2026-06-30T23:15:00.000Z
Easing global commodity prices, including crude oil and urea, may help reduce imported inflationary pressures.
International

India's inflation may stay contained in coming months as commodity prices ease

2026-06-30T13:35:04.000Z
Real household disposable income per head contracted by 0.8 per cent in the first quarter, after a 1.2 per cent rise at the end of 2025.
International

UK economy grows as expected before Iran war impact

2026-06-30T08:06:01.000Z
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