Economy
Singapore GDP expected to grow by up to 3.5% in 2018
The outlook for the construction sector is bleak.
Singapore's GDP growth hits three-year high at 5.2% in Q3
The manufacturing sector's 18.4% expansion was the main growth driver.
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DBS bullish on Singapore Q3 GDP growth
The bank raised its forecast to 5.1% YoY.
Singapore inks cooperation deal with Korean province
The deal plans to engage the respective governments at the provincial level.
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Hong Kong has made the most significant advance with its bank resolution regime.
Lack of reforms drags Japanese labour productivity
Wage growth remains stubbornly weak at the macro level.
Malaysia smashes forecasts with 6.2% GDP growth in Q3
The growth was driven by a surge in investment and exports.
Thailand GDP posts its strongest growth in years
Thanks to bullish performance from the manufacturing industry.
Chart of the Day: Petroleum sales lead foreign trade growth in Q3
Thanks to higher prices of petroleum and chemical products.
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APAC M&A activity up 12% in Q3
Regional forecasts remain positive with an expected 14% increase next year.
Petroleum sales dominate domestic wholesale trade growth
Sales volume hit 23%.
Domestic wholesale trade up 11.3% YoY in Q3
However, it fell 3.7% QoQ.
Which sector drove the NODX growth in October?
The chemicals sector grew +29.5%.
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