Economic growth

India budget makes bet on manufacturing; transaction tax hike spooks markets

The budget for the next fiscal year will focus on structural reforms particularly in the manufacturing sector.

Fears of Prabowo’s path for Indonesia loom after stock rout

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto speaks during a panel discussion at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum on Jan 22.

S’pore to encourage firms to take more risks to capture growth opportunities amid changing world

(From left) Singapore Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow, DPM Gan Kim Yong and Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo speaking to the media about the ESR on Jan 29.

Singapore rolls out 7 strategies to secure growth, good jobs amid tariff and AI threats

The recommendations included proposals on sustaining economic growth at the higher end of the 2 per cent to 3 per cent average over the next 10 years.

Tokyo hopes voters will hand PM Takaichi new clout to counter China

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (centre) arms with Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura (left) and co-leader Fumitake Fujita during an election campaign rally on Jan 27.

Spain to grant around half a million undocumented migrants legal status

Ringgit hits highest since 2018 on AI, growth optimism in Malaysia

Against the Singapore dollar, the ringgit was trading at 3.1276 at 9.35am, down 0.7 per cent from its close last Friday (Jan 23).

Explainer-How a five-yearly Communist Party congress picks Vietnam's next leaders

Delegates attend a voting session to approve Party Central Committee members during the 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi, Vietnam, January 22, 2026. VNA/Handout via REUTERS

China will set lower growth target for 2026 as economy slows, SCMP says

China’s economy grew 5 per cent in 2025 with record exports compensating for cooling private consumption and an unprecedented drop in investment.

Vietnam’s To Lam pledges growth above 10% despite global challenges

Mr To Lam promised to continue the fight against corruption.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.