The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

By John Duerden / The Associated Press Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—Fifty years ago, Malaysia and Singapore parted ways to form two separate countries, a decision that helped initiate the economic miracle that subsequently took place in the Lion City.

By Jake Coyle / The Associated Press New York—Is there any better team player in movies than Mark Ruffalo?

The Good Dinosaur is Pixar’s most trippy and tripped-up film: a wayward tale, un­certain of its steps, about a Gumby-green young di­nosaur lost in prehistoric forests that are rendered in lushly sensory detail and populated by bug-eyed ani­mations.

Stylist travelers pay attention to detail and consider everything, including what to wear to the airport and what will be the “outfit of the day” at each destination.

The most wonderful time of the year is near, and it’s sure to be filled with glad tidings and gift-giving. For this occasion, Eastwood Rich­monde Hotel’s The Lounge presents sweet Christmas treats, baked with love, from our kitchen to you and your loved ones.

By Riza Lozada  Land, building and property developers remain upbeat on the economy, and three of them planning initial public offerings (IPOs) that aim to raise a total of P23.77 billion before the end of the year. 

By Luis Leoncio  Is President Benigno Aquino III,prepared to endorse Charter change and risk alienating some of his most influential allies at this time when he needs their support for his candidates in the coming elections? 

Kuala Lumpur—Southeast Asian leaders on Saturday opened a weekend summit that will bear the fruits of eight years of labor—the formal launch of a unified economic community in a diverse region far larger than the European Union or North America, with hopes of competing with China and India. 

The horse-trading between Malacañang and Congress over the proposed tax cuts continues. 

By Jerry Maglunog Philippine Airlines (PAL), the nation’s flag carrier, lost $18.7 million, or about P874.8 million, as a result of the preparations for the hosting by the Philippines of the Asia Pacific Cooperation (Apec) summit.