China
China exports shocks analysts with 9.9% rise
China exports shocks analysts with 9.9% rise
This surprising growth was a big leap compared to the 2.7% data in August.
Speculation could be pushing up Chinese yuan
Expectations are high that fresh economic support is coming, says BK Asset Management.
China banks' profits could grow a "decent" 12% in 3Q
Big banks like ABC/CMB expected to fare better than the rest, notes Barclays.
Tepid October growth for Macau gaming sector: CIMB
Softening will be caused by higher base values last year.
China, India, Indonesia will continue driving smartphone demand
Smartphone shipments will hit 1.7 billion in 2017, with most going to these three.
China's flash manufacturing PMI edges up to 47.8
But this marks the eleventh consecutive month that the PMI is below 50.
China housing prices on the rise
Housing prices increased for the third straight month albeit at a minimal 0.07%.
China lays out five-year financial sector plan
Government aims for value-added of the financial sector to reach 5% GDP.
No cheers for China's massive infrastructure spending: Barclays
New CNY10trn infrastructure pipeline filled with medium- to long-term, plan-less projects.
Cordlife Group eyeing growth in three Asian markets: UOB
It will likely acquire cord blood bank operations in India, Indonesia and Philippines.
Chinese private corporate spending won't recover in 2012
But Morgan Stanley anticipates re-acceleration next year when government stimulus kicks in.
China intensifies push for exports
State Council unveiled policy initiatives designed to support and promote international trade.
China enforces retail oil price hike
Gasoline prices increased by 550RMB/ton while diesel inched up by 540RMB/ton.
China import growth drops to 2.6%
The last time it slipped was during the 2008 global financial crisis and 2012 Chinese New Year holiday.
China GDP growth forecast dips to 7.5%
But a pickup in momentum is anticipated in 4Q12.
China fast-tracking public infrastructure pipeline
Government is approving projects at a noticeably brisker pace to re-ignite economy.
Here's China's alleged five-year plan to boost consumption
This is the country's first-ever five-year domestic trade plan aiming to boost sales by 80%.
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