Economy

China loan growth disappoints in October

China loan growth disappoints in October

Alternative credit channels picked up the slack.

Asia

Indonesia's account deficit eases

Overall BOP position is back in the positive.

Asia

China beats market expectations

Export grew by 11.6% yoy in October, up from 9.9% in September.

Asia

Malaysia GDP growth forecast to moderate in Q3

An average of 4.8% yoy growth is likely for the full-year.

Asia

Philippines' exports remain volatile

No thanks to the depressed levels of electronics exports since April.

Asia

China growth picking up steam

October data point to improving growth momentum.

Asia

Indonesia maintains BI rate

Pressure on the IDR to depreciate has been less intense.

Asia

Taiwan export figure stuns

Below market expectations, export fell by 1.9% yoy in October.

Asia

Japan economy slips back into a contraction

The first negative growth since 2Q11 looms.

Asia

Vietnam approves 2013 social-economic development plan

GDP growth target is 5.5%.

Asia

Malaysia manufacturing grows 5.2%

It’s a rebound from the 1.1% yoy contraction in August.

Asia

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Commentary

China sets GDP target to double by 2020

Same goes for per capita income.

Asia

Philippines FX reserves reach record high

As of end-October, the figure was $82.1 billion.

Asia

Indonesia monetary easing unlikely

The central bank's policy rate is forecast to remain at 5.75%.

Asia

Taiwan's export growth expected to slow

Demand from China will likely support a modest recovery in the coming quarters.

Asia

61% of Asian financial advisers see regional inflation as "significant" threat

This is up from 38% in Q2.

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