Asia
Philippines real GDP growth hits 6.2% in Q3
Philippines real GDP growth hits 6.2% in Q3
The end of the budget deadlock and government election spending spurred growth.
Indonesia GDP growth dips to 5.02% in Q3
Demand-side private consumption slipped to 1.2% in Q3 due to weak spending.
Taiwan's GDP to grow 2.5% in 2019
Investments is expected to pick up growth from tech firms.
Malaysia gross exports hit 35-month low in September
Exports slipped 6.8% no thanks to declines in manufacturing, agriculture, and mining.
Taiwan cashes in on trade war: report
Capital fleeing can re-energise its bland investment market.
Thailand's economy to grow 3.0% by 2020 as exports take hit
Businesses are also increasingly pessimistic.
China's GDP slowed to 6% in Q3 2019
The African swine flu outbreak weighed on growth.
1 in 3 senior financial officers worried about global recession risks
27% flagged the impact of trade tariffs on their businesses.
Nearly 4 in 5 Asian retailers have turned to tech tie-ups
Half of retailers admit that their digital investments are influenced by their competitors.
China to dominate electric vehicle parts market
It supplies 40-70% of all global EV components.
Vietnam auto sector trails global peers despite trade war boost
Volumes are expected to remain small unless domestic production is incentivised.
Tokyo aces rankings for world's greenest commutes
It has the highest number of walkers than any other city in the world.
China's GDP growth in Q3 slows to 6%
Urban fixed assets investment declined to 5.4% YTD in September.
Here's where online micro consumer lending in Asia flourishes
Southeast Asia’s only landlocked country looks promising for online lending.
Australian mortgage arrears slump to 1.49% in August
Western Australia got slugged the most, dipping to 2.75% from 2.91% in July.
Pork production in Southeast Asia plunges as African swine fever spreads
ASF-stricken countries turn to imports and meat substitution.
Philippine inflation eases to 0.9% in September
The decline marks the first time in 40 months that the rate fell below the 1% mark.
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