Singapore’s MAS predicts more optimistic economic growth
Private sector economists expect Singapore’s economy to grow just 0.7% this year against MAS prediction of 1.5%
UAE to see higher growth due to greater spending
The UAE’s economy is projected to grow by 2.3% in 2019, according to its central bank
Singapore, Dubai in tight competition for global entrepreneurship hub
Dubai’s robust infrastructure allows SMEs to thrive while Singapore leads in exim business
Thailand’s digital economy grows to $16 bn in 2019: Report
The country’s 4.0 economic development model is expected to increase incomes across domestic sectors
Ease of Doing Business: China, India on the most-improved list
New Zealand ranks first on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020, followed by Singapore
Indonesia and Vietnam lead SE Asia’s $100bn internet economy
Both the countries have witnessed an annual internet economy growth rate exceeding 40 percent since 2015
No-deal Brexit could put UK on a slower growth path
UK losing access to EU markets could push it into recession in 2020
Indonesia pledges $40 bn for Jakarta’s urban regeneration
North Jakarta is predicted to submerge into the Java Sea by 2050
Oman’s net foreign assets increase by OMR990 mn in 2018
Increase in petroleum prices and exports are some of the major contributors to the rise in foreign assets
Investment agency CEO expects FDI in Dubai to exceed $10.4 bn
Dubai recorded a 54 percent growth in FDI in the first quarter of 2019
Thailand announces multi-billion dollar economic stimulus
The size of the package amounts to 1.9 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product