Economy
Hong Kong beats Singapore as freest economy
Hong Kong beats Singapore as freest economy
Ten economic freedom factors were assessed, and Hong Kong bested others in terms of financial and trade freedom.
Inflation pressures loom as Bank Indonesia keeps policy rates on hold
BI is expected to lower rates further, but an economist believes this will eventually necessitate a policy reversal.
Was Taiwan's economic opening to China a mistake?
Expected rise in trade and investment have not yet materialized, says DBS.
Are New Year celebrations clouding China data?
The burgeoning scale of festivities may have caused seasonal distortions.
MasterCard and Singapore Management University launch Singapore Inflation Index
The new Index will be highlighting the spectrum of factors that impact inflation expectations.
World economy will grow a paltry 2.7% in 2012
Onslaught of corporate insolvencies also predicted by Euler Hermes.
No more double-digit growth for China exports
HSBC sees a prolonged drag as external demand continues its precipitous slide.
Taiwan technical recession looms with latest exports tumble
December exports expanded only 0.6% yoy from an already slow 1.3 growth in November.
Gloomy outlook for Chinese exports
As the country’s export growth is expected to plummet to 10% in 2012, a mere half of its growth in 2011.
Indonesia and Thailand to lead growth in Southeast Asia: HSBC
This as one of the two countries bounces back from a natural disaster.
Taiwan’s inflation surges to 2% in December
The country’s inflation surprised on the downside as food prices spiked 5%.
Economic collapse in 2012? Not just yet
What's preventing a total economic meltdown last seen in 2008?
Singapore economy expected to be weak: OCBC
Manufacturing holds the key, and it is looking shaky.
India services rally is half-victory: HSBC
Service sector grew for second straight month but inflation is still a lurking threat.
December PMI rebound not enough to kickstart recovery
Purchasing managers index rallied in Asia but it needs a sustaining catalyst, says HSBC.
Thailand’s economy still hurting from floods
The country’s inflation is expected to jump 4% in December.
Beware of technical recession: OCBC
Fears stoked as government reveals a slower 3.4% qoq growth pre-estimate for Q4 2011.
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