Asia
Malaysia's public debt remains a concern
FDI levels have yet to return to pre-crisis state.
Korea unemployment clicks down to 3% in October
More full-time positions available, notably in manufacturing.
China's 18th Party Congress ends today
Offshore investors are now more interested in China’s stock market.
Philippines bucks exports contraction
Exports growth jumped 22.8% yoy in September.
BI sees little urgency in adjusting monetary policy
BOP surplus is also forecast to inch upwards.
South Korea to bounce back higher
Current estimate could be more conservative than what’s ahead.
IMF says Malaysia should re-look its subsidy policies
Widening of tax revenue base is recommended.
Japan exports plunge -18.7%
Partly to blame was the recent escalation of China-Japan dispute.
Philippine exports spike 22.8% in September
This breaks two straight months of weakness.
China loan growth disappoints in October
Alternative credit channels picked up the slack.
Indonesia's account deficit eases
Overall BOP position is back in the positive.
Thailand's minimum wage policy set to drive domestic consumption
Triggering too much inflationary pressure is unlikely.
China beats market expectations
Export grew by 11.6% yoy in October, up from 9.9% in September.
Malaysia GDP growth forecast to moderate in Q3
An average of 4.8% yoy growth is likely for the full-year.
Philippines' exports remain volatile
No thanks to the depressed levels of electronics exports since April.
China growth picking up steam
October data point to improving growth momentum.
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