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.
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