Economy
Chinese exports remain robust despite weakening global economy
Thanks to demand from the US and EU.
Singapore GDP expansion of 2.4% frustrates hopes of higher growth
Construction continued to disappoint.
More certainty on prospect of Indonesia's incoming government policies is needed
Political developments will be critical.
Malaysia 2014 fiscal position to come within target of 3.5% of nominal GDP
Tax revenue collection could also be bolstered.
Singapore slated to house ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office
The organization has just been recently formalised.
Chart of the Day: Singapore losing export competitiveness versus regional peers
No thanks to government rates and fees in the manufacturing sector.
Japan’s outward investment in equities surges to 6-year high
Amid global economic recovery.
The Philippines takes a breather as inflation slows sharply in September
Thanks to subdued food and transport costs.
Chart of the Day: Ratio of vacancies to unemployed surged to unprecedented highs in 2Q14
Foreign manpower restrictions stoked a labour crunch.
Throwing in the towel: Around 17,000 local firms folded in 2013, reveals MTI
Some might have failed due to manpower curbs.
Singapore losing the export race versus regional peers as local competitiveness deteriorates
Restructuring pains are here to stay.
Indonesia’s fuel prices to hike by 20-30% in the next 2 years
It would probably surge inflation by 6-7%.
Singapore SMEs will perish without foreign workers: PM Lee
Progress in upgrading productivity has been slow.
Thailand's CPI inflation eases to 1.75% YoY in September
It's the lowest level to date.
China policies seek to spur investments in R&D, technology upgrade
It also wants faster FAI depreciation.
Uncovering Singapore’s overleveraged and vulnerable borrowers
A new report reveals the growing number of potential defaulters.
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