Economy
China's oil and gas SOEs way ahead amid announcement of reforms
China's oil and gas SOEs way ahead amid announcement of reforms
They've already introduced their own plans.
China's SOE reforms to be key driver of nation's growth
The country has recently announced upcoming changes.
Lacklustre gadget sales fuel retail slump in June
Phone and computer sales slipped 9.3%.
A taste of its own medicine: Singapore banks on pharmaceuticals to boost ailing exports
We're sorry, tech producers.
India’s PMI jumps 53.0 in July, marking a 14-month high
Among other positive developments in the economy.
There was a possibility that Indonesia GDP growth might have improved in 2Q14 but...
The external front still the main drag.
The bills are due: US$212b Asian corporate debt set to mature by 2019
Chinese firms lead the debtors' pack.
Amid recent rise in inflation, Philippine central bank not seen to tighten policy
Due to inflation's relation to supply side.
Philippines hurt by weather-related food supply woes
Food prices have hiked sharply.
Here's what drove Philippine inflation to skyrocket in July
Food price is just a superficial cause.
PBOC may continue to use directional easing measures
To lower financing costs for the year.
July official Manufacturing PMI in China hits 27-month high of 51.7%.
It’s five consecutive months of improvement.
Sharp headline inflation greeted the Philippines in July
Blame it on higher food prices.
Indonesia economy at slowest pace in years at 5.1% y/y in 2Q14
Investments also weakened due to political uncertainty.
Officials getting skeptical on growth as India's central bank holds policy rate
RBI saw sources of inflation upside risks.
Chart of the Day: See how Singapore’s downtrodden NODX contracts for the 2nd year
The first time it contracted in 2 consecutive years was during the 08-09 GFC.
Locally-oriented sectors the culprit behind Singapore’s productivity stagnation: MTI
These sectors have been dragging growth since 2010.
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