Economy
Japan's structural reforms may prove counterproductive, says report
Japan's structural reforms may prove counterproductive, says report
New labor laws blamed for weak inflation and consumer spending.
Singapore's import prices dropped 5.1% YoY in August
While export prices fell 7.8%.
Singapore economy braces for a more turbulent period: DPM Tharman
Growth in the second half may fall lower beyond 1-2% range.
More Japanese firms to set up offices in Singapore: MTI minister
The city-state is looking to promote innovation-intensive activities.
Singapore emerges as second most competitive economy in 2016
Check out which country topped the list.
Daily Briefing: Singapore needs to do more about money laundering; Condos in a garden city
And here’s the deal on setting up a business in Singapore.
Chinese Yuan underperformance not yet over
Smaller banks pose largest financial instability risks.
China services sector growth steady in August
It edged up to 7.9% YoY from 7.8% in August.
Chart of the day: Check out how bady biomedical segment dragged manufacturing output
It posted an 8.4% contraction in August.
Daily Briefing: Singapore urged to fight financial crimes harder; Foreign factors contribute to pick up in luxury home sales
And the city-state cemented its position as top fintech hub in Asia.
Taiwan's monitoring indicators to remain in steady growth in August
Data will be released on Thursday.
South Korea's trade may have worsened in September
Exports may have dropped 6.7%.
South Korea's industrial production likely to have dropped 1.5% MoM
A more positive performance expected on annual basis.
ADB cut 2016 growth estimate for Singapore
The forecast was lowered to 1.8% from previously 2%.
Japan's new monetary easing framework viewed as positive to the market
Another 10bps policy cut expected in the coming months.
India seen to continue enjoying favorable BoP dynamics
2017 BoP surplus may reach US$20B from US$9.1B previously.
SME's confidence in China economy up in September
Confidence Index rose to 56 from 54.9 in August.
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