Economy

Philippine food price pressures to materialize in October

It’s not far-fetched as 760,000 tonsof unhusked rice were damaged at the strong typhoon in late September.

Philippine food price pressures to materialize in October

It’s not far-fetched as 760,000 tonsof unhusked rice were damaged at the strong typhoon in late September.

Good news: Thailand’s 4.2% inflation lower than expected despite floods

Core inflation also rose by only 2.9%, below consensus of 3.1%.

Taiwan’s GDP growth slows to 3.4% YoY

Blame it on the country’s weak exports, inventory, and investment figures.

Services sector braces for looming threat of bad business

All firms see a negative outlook till March 2012, except for these three sectors.

Testing times: Economic growth forecast to fall below 3-5% in 2012

MAS expects stalled growth over the next few quarters.

Tax talks: Singapore’s 20% tax rate remains among the lowest

The rates have been static for the last 5 years - but for how much longer will this be the case?

Floods may drag down Thailand’s GDP growth by 2.5% in 2011

It was definitely not Thailand’s year as anaylsts expect the country's GDP to plunge even further.

Philippine export outlook still ‘murky’ for 2012

DBS sees downside risks to their 5.2% GDP growth forecast for 2012.

Korea’s GDP grows 3.4% in 3Q11

The country’s exports were the biggest winners, posting strong growth of 2% for the quarter.

Chinese government puts SMEs in a bind

They are seen as the unfortunate but necessary collateral damage in order to slow down inflation and restructure the economy.

Japan’s exports rise 2% in September

The continued rise in exports is a positive sign showing that the country is nearing sustainable recovery.

Singapore inflation eases to 5.5% in September

Transport cost declined 1.2%, owing to lower Certificate of Entitlement premiums.

Singapore and Jiangsu ink 17 company deals worth S$3.3bn

The Chinese province continues to offer exciting opportunities for Singapore investors.

What every investor needs to know about the Singapore parliamentary debates

70 MPs gave their thoughts about what’s needed but DMG OSK’s Terence Wong has two important ideas for the investors.

China’s flash manufacturing PMI rebounds to five-month high of 51.1 in October

It seems like Chinese manufacturing activity is gearing for a strong performance in 4Q11.

Korea’s GDP growth may have eased to 2.3% in 3Q11

As investments in the manufacturing segment have declined due to worries about global recession.

September inflation seen to stay put at 5.7%

Full year inflation is now likely to average about 5% as it expands to other sectors.