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China industrial profits soar most since 2023 as price wars ease

Industrial profits gained for the second straight month in September and rose 21.6 per cent from a year earlier.
Industrial profits gained for the second straight month in September and rose 21.6 per cent from a year earlier.

US September consumer inflation rose less than expected, delayed data shows

The food index rose by a more modest 0.2 per cent, spurred by a 0.3 per cent rise in the cost of food at home.
The food index rose by a more modest 0.2 per cent, spurred by a 0.3 per cent rise in the cost of food at home.

Singapore factory output jumps 16.1% in September with big pharma boost

However, the machinery and systems segment declined, largely driven by lower production of front-end semiconductor equipment.
However, the machinery and systems segment declined, largely driven by lower production of front-end semiconductor equipment.

IMF warns Asia’s growth will cool in 2025 and 2026 on tariffs and trade risks

Asia's economic growth is projected to slow to 4.5 per cent in 2025 and to 4.1 per cent in 2026.
Asia's economic growth is projected to slow to 4.5 per cent in 2025 and to 4.1 per cent in 2026.

Singapore core inflation edges up to 0.4% in September, above forecasts

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Can use for supermarket, NTUC, groceries, inflation, economy, cost of living, CDC vouchers,

Projected doubling of S’pore GDP by 2040 could see S$ on a par with US dollar, STI hit 10,000: DBS

DBS expects Singapore’s real GDP to grow 2.3 per cent a year through 2040.
DBS expects Singapore’s real GDP to grow 2.3 per cent a year through 2040.

Singles Day shopping festival off to great start in China, with AI leading way

This year's promotional gala marks a significant milestone for AI in empowering the e-commerce industry, experts said.
This year's promotional gala marks a significant milestone for AI in empowering the e-commerce industry, experts said.

China’s economic growth slows to one-year low in Q3 amid trade war, property slump

The economy expanded 4.8 per cent year on year, down from 5.2 per cent in the previous quarter.
The economy expanded 4.8 per cent year on year, down from 5.2 per cent in the previous quarter.

Tariff roller coaster prompts Chinese exporters to ‘give up’ on US

FILE PHOTO: Employees of Gstar Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd work to assemble air fryers in the factory in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China May 19, 2025. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Employees of Gstar Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd work to assemble air fryers in the factory in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China May 19, 2025. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo

Malaysia’s economy accelerates to 5.2% growth in third quarter despite US tariffs

Malaysia’s growth unexpectedly accelerated in the third quarter, with the economy firing across all sectors and exports defying US tariffs..
Malaysia’s growth unexpectedly accelerated in the third quarter, with the economy firing across all sectors and exports defying US tariffs..

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