Economy
Asian central banks set to raise interest rates in 2018
Asian central banks set to raise interest rates in 2018
Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Philippines are poised to follow Korea’s recent tightening measures.
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And here's a bank that can't stop buying its own shares.
Singapore firms lost $19b last year as customers switched companies
Customers seek companies that give personal data privacy or personalised shopping.
The price isn't right: Singapore still unripe for inflation surge
Core inflation could only hit 1.6% in 2018.
South Korea to suffer as infrastructure budget gets slashed
However, 2018 GDP is still projected to be positive at around 2.9%.
Indonesia economy to level at 5.1% in 2018
Consumption may recover as other financing sources are explored for its infrastructure projects.
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And here's why a realtor was banned from selling foreign properties for a year.
Population "time bomb" will begin ticking in 2018
The percentages of senior and junior residents are projected to be equal at 14% next year.
Daily Briefing: Two charged over Airbnb rentals; Bitcoin price rises 1,100% this year
And here are two REITs that delivered strong performances this quarter.
Brace yourselves for a slower export momentum in 2018
Citi projected a decline in export growth from 4.9% this year to 2.6% next year.
APAC GDP to grow 4.6% as it expands faster than global economy
Thanks to China’s growing regional influence and ASEAN reforms.
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And here are three companies giving out their dividends this week.
Analysts bearish on Japan's long-term GDP expansion
GDP is to rise 1.5% next year but will moderate in the years to come.
Korea stable enough to withstand higher nominal rates
Thanks to loose monetary condition and sustained global demand.
India's GDP rallies 6.3% in 2QFY18
Thanks to strong momentum from the manufacturing segment.
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And here are three firms that bought back their shares this week.
Singapore business optimism for 2018 rises to two-year high
Optimism rose 26 ppt to 6%, whilst expected profitability rose 22 ppt to 2%.
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