Economy

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.

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.

Strong domestic demand may buoy Indonesia’s GDP to 6.3% in 2011

As consumption spending is expected to remain stable at 4.8% in 2011 and 2012.

Taiwan’s export order growth may have dropped to 3.2% in September

The declining demand from China has been a big drag on the country’s exports since the beginning of this year.

China’s economic growth eases to 9.1% in 3Q11

On the other hand, industrial production posted a surprising growth of 13.8% in September, having been driven by the heavy industries.

India’s headline inflation problematic at 9.72% in September

Food and fuel prices increased 9.2% and 14.1%, respectively.

China’s GDP may have surged 9.4% in 3Q11

As the country’s external trade has been resilient, with exports advancing 20.5% this quarter.

Malaysia’s inflation may have risen to 3.4% in September

Domestic inflationary pressure will likely keep inflation above 3% for the rest of the year.