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A sharp reversal in just one month! Indonesia's stock market has moved from a 'five-year low' into a 'technical bull market.'
Indonesia's stock market staged a dramatic turnaround—rebounding more than 10% from its five-year low and officially entering bull market territory. MSCI’s decision to delay a downgrade eased panic, while S&P’s reaffirmation of the BBB rating bolstered investor confidence. Valuations had fallen to levels 'too cheap to ignore,' attracting renewed foreign capital inflows. Coupled with regulators stepping in to address longstanding governance issues, these multiple positive catalysts have shifted market sentiment from 'panic selling' to 'confidence restoration.'
Singapore's Economic Growth Slowed in First Quarter
Singapore's economy lost steam in the first quarter, missing estimates and showing early signs of strain as the Middle East conflict begins to weigh on trade and manufacturing.
Indonesian Retail Sales Expected to Strengthen in March
Holiday foot traffic is expected to have boosted retail sales in Indonesia in March, reported Bank Indonesia on Monday.
Market Chatter: Singapore to Likely Adjust Monetary Policy Amid Recession Fears
Singapore is likely to tighten its monetary policy at its April 14 review, amid global recession fears, according to a report by Bloomberg News on Monday.
Market Chatter: Singapore Likely to Tighten Monetary Policy on Energy-Driven Inflation Risks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is likely to tighten the city-state's monetary policy at a review next week, Reuters reported Thursday, citing analysts.
Singapore's Forex Reserves Rise in March
Singapore's foreign exchange reserves rose to SG$540.9 billion in March from SG$526.2 billion in February, according to data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore released Tuesday.
Singapore to Roll Out $778M Support Package to Mitigate Mideast Impact
Singapore is rolling out a US$778 million package to help businesses and households cope with the impact of the war in the Middle East, the government said Tuesday as it warned about the economic risks posed by the conflict.
Indonesia announces B50 energy policy to increase biofuel blending ratio; Iran conflict impacts extend to palm oil market
Indonesia's shift to implement the B50 program indicates that the conflict in Iran is stimulating global demand for biofuels.
Singapore Central Bank Could Tighten Policy on Potentially Higher Inflation -- Market Talk
0353 GMT - The Monetary Authority of Singapore will likely tighten its policy in April, CIMB says, sooner than its earlier expectation for a 3Q move. Headline inflation in March is forecast to
Singapore Inflation Remains Muted in February, Despite Holidays
Singapore's consumer price index (CPI) remained muted in February, despite the celebration of the Lunar New Year falling within the month, reported officials Monday.
Singapore Labor Market Strong in Q4; Outlook Solid
Singapore's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 2% in the fourth quarter of 2025, and the outlook was for sustained job growth in the city-state in 2026, reported the Ministry of Manpower on Friday.
Singapore's Labor Market Expands, But Geopolitical Risks Could Curb Hiring Demand
Singapore's labor market stayed tight last year, but rising uncertainty could curb hiring demand in 2026 if a weaker global economic environment pressures businesses.
Singapore Exports Grew at a Weaker Pace in February
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose for the sixth consecutive month in February, but at a weaker pace as shipments of electronics slowed.
Singapore's Retail Sales Edges Down 0.4% in January
Singapore's total retail sales fell 0.4% year on year in January, according to data released by the Department of Statistics Singapore on Thursday.
Indonesia's Exports, Imports Rise in January
Indonesia's exports rose 3.39% year on year to $22.2 billion in January, while imports grew 18.21% annually to $21.2 billion, according to official data released by Statistics Indonesia on Monday.
Indonesia's Inflation Rises 4.8% in February
Indonesia consumer prices rose 4.76% year on year in February, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbing to 110.50, according to data released by Statistics Indonesia on Monday.The month-to-month
Singapore Index Fund Grows by 19% as Assets Reach $59m in H2 2025
Financial stocks accounted for 54.4% of the portfolio.Singapore Index Fund net assets reached $59.01m—a 19.02% growth rate for the financial half-year ended 31 December 2025—compared with the 19.80%
Singapore Dollar Consolidates Amid Holiday-Subdued Trading
The Singapore dollar consolidates against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session amid trading subdued by the Lunar New Year holiday in parts of the region. "Liquidity in Asian markets
Singapore Dollar Slightly Weakens Ahead of U.S. CPI Data
The Singapore dollar weakens slightly against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session ahead of the release of U.S. CPI data, on possible position adjustments. "From a market perspective,
Singapore's Budget Expected to Boost Stocks, AI Adoption
There was much to welcome in Singapore's latest budget, which included several pro-market and business measures as the city-state seeks to cement its position as a financial hub.