Asia
Airlines' profits expected to reach $31.4b in 2017
Airlines' profits expected to reach $31.4b in 2017
Asia Pacific will contribute $7.4b to the industry total.
China records highest number of tech IPOs
Eighteen technology IPOs raised a total of US$5.8b in Q1.
Three main drivers of Chinese overseas expansion
Investments will grow in frequency, but with smaller average deal sizes.
Consumer spending in Malaysia to increase 5.8% in 2017
It will grow at an annual average of 5.3% between 2017-2021.
ASEAN countries' GDP growth rates to hit 3-8% over the next 5 years
Their CAGR will hit 5.1% from 2017 to 2021 collectively.
Three key areas that will help grow Malaysia's retail industry
The e-commerce market is one.
Malaysia's GDP grows 5.6% in 1Q17
Thanks to private consumption’s upside surprise.
Southeast Asia to lead auto sales growth in Asia
Growth forecast in Southeast Asia is 8.1%.
Weak yuan to pose risks on Asian currencies
Singapore dollar seen appreciating gradually due to sound fiscal outlook.
Asia-Pacific healthcare IT market to post double-digit growth in the next six years
Japan and India account for more than half of market share.
Thai government approves US$5.4b budget for rural spending
It's the first major budget intended to boost growth outside Bangkok.
More consumers in Asia Pacific becoming late-paying clients: survey
2 in 5 collection managers say more consumers are paying 60-days past-due.
Myanmar's foreign investment inflow could be dragged by unrest: Moody's
This could make it harder for Myanmar to finance its current account deficit.
Thai consumer confidence down for second straight month in November
It dropped 3.1% YoY to 72.3.
India's incentives for digital payment to benefit banks
Reduction in cost to income ratio over time is expected.
Private involvement in China's upcoming PPPs to stay limited
The current 58% uptake doesn't reflect 'genuine' investor interest, says analyst.
South Korean banks face increased performance uncertainty: Fitch
Blame it on higher credit costs from ongoing restructuring.
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