Economy
Indonesian GDP growth still at 5%
Indonesian GDP growth still at 5%
Its communications business field improved the most at 10.9%.
Malaysian foreign reserves rise to US$99.4b
This has been the highest amount in two years.
China's outbound investments may reach $1.5t in 10 years
Some of its recent policies focus on outbound investment.
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Philippine core inflation dips to 2.1% in July
And headline inflation rose to 2.8%.
Is Singapore's labour market bottoming out?
Unemployment rate inched lower to 3.1%.
Malaysian export growth hits six-month low at 10%
Net exports rose 34.7% to 24.1b in Q2.
Japan's GDP dips 0.1% in June
Blame weak demand from overseas.
Malaysian money supply growth eases to 4.3%
Its central bank's net short forex positions dropped for two months.
South Korea's PMI falls to 49.1 in July
Blame the low new orders and export sales.
Has the manufacturing sector already reached its peak?
After PMI inched up, economists believe upsides will now be limited.
India's manufacturing PMI slows to 47.9 in July
It’s the lowest since February.
4 in 5 employees think long-term jobs are extinct
Organisations were urged to worry about their employer brands.
New council to lead Singapore's e-payments initiative
The board will consist of 20 leaders from businesses, banks and trade groups.
Macau tourism grows slowly by 0.86% in June
Costly transportation and accommodation pushed tourists away.
Services sector bullish on business outlook for H2
A net weighted balance of 5% of firms expect favourable conditions.
Thailand's manufacturing PMI hits eight-month low of 49.6 in July
Weak demand and sales deteriorate manufacturing conditions.
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