South Korea inflation hits near decade-high in October, raising rate hike bets
SEOUL (REUTERS) – South Korea’s consumer inflation accelerated to a near 10-year peak last month on higher costs in oil products, housing rentals and outdoor dining, putting pressure on policymakers ahead […]
Global interest rates set to rise along with market volatility
SINGAPORE – The latest message from the United States Federal Reserve is crystal clear – asset purchase tapering will be sooner and faster than previously thought and interest rates could […]
Digital skills programme helps mid-career jobseekers find work before completing course
SINGAPORE – A six-month intensive course to train mid-career jobseekers in digital skills was so successful, about 10 per cent of the 1,300 trainees found work before completing the course. […]
First coastal protection study against sea-level rise starts on city-east coast stretch
SINGAPORE – The first of four studies looking at how specific parts of Singapore’s coastline can be better protected from sea-level rise will start this week. The study focusing on […]