Asia
1 in 4 jobs will be snatched by automation in the next three years
1 in 4 jobs will be snatched by automation in the next three years
Nearly half of employers (48%) in the Asia Pacific region think that they will need fewer employees.
Indonesia revises investment-negative list
In a bid to attract more foreign investment.
PBoC Governor Zhou breaks silence on market matters
In order to calm the market.
Japan's 2015 growth anemic at 0.4%
4Q15 GDP shrinks 1.4% q/q.
Improved tourism sector to support Thailand economy
But merchandise exports could offset growth.
India's growth recovery feared to be not as robust as expected
Two reasons have been cited.
Philippine consumers most optimistic consumers in SEA
SEA consumers remain the world's most optimistic.
Indonesia’s economy projected to grow 5.2% in 2016
Thanks to investments and government spending.
More accommodating policies driving Indonesia growth stability
Lower commodity prices were also noted.
Thailand keeps interest rates at record low to drive growth
Another rate cut is likely.
China to roll out tighter capital controls as yuan woes mount
Devaluation fears are hounding investors.
Indonesia's GDP beats estimates as government spending drives growth
Private consumption also provided a boost.
Increased government spending poses risks for Malaysia: analysts
The fiscal deficit might exceed targets.
Standard Chartered proposes own calculation of core inflation to analyze Philippine economy
Instead of the central bank's narrower measure.
Keep an eye on Thailand PCE as growth indicator: report
Instead of relying on the PCI.
Negative impact of Malaysia's falling oil and commodity prices less than feared
Focus less on commodities as growth indicator.
Underlying job data vital to watching Korea economy
As well as new apartment figures.
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