Economy

Mountain of evidence reveals thriving Taiwan exports

Mountain of evidence reveals thriving Taiwan exports

Export growth sharply rose to 9%.

Asia

Singapore economy predicted to grow by 3% in 2013

GDP growth to improve markedly from 2012, says Maybank.

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Singapore at risk of losing economic race in 2013

GDP growth may be a measly 3.2%.

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China's GDP growth forecast inches down to 8%

Recovery isn't as much as expected.

Asia

Thailand central bank forecast to be hawkish

Analyst says policy normalisation is the key priority for 2013.

Asia

Inflationary expectations up in Indonesia

One factor is the upcoming increase in electricity tariffs.

Asia

Malaysia troubled by poor exports performance

Having a more supportive domestic environment will be crucial.

Asia

China outlines urbanisation plan

It will involve 10 thousands towns.

Asia

Thailand inflation balloons to a 13-month high

Average inflation for 2012 sat at 3%.

Asia

Philippine exports to escalate a whopping 32.2%

Thanks to Chinese economy rebound and low base effects.

Asia

Indonesian rupiah slumps 5% vs greenback

This worsens woes of the 6-month long depressing trade balance.

Asia

Here are evidences that Korea's economic growth is bouncing back

But policy rates will likely stand pat at 2.75%.

Asia

South Korea's foreign exchange reserves reach all-time high

The figure is now over $326 billion.

Asia

Indonesian refiners’ competitive advantage threatened by Malaysians amid new tax rules

But Malaysia's gains are shaken by China’s export rule effective Jan1.

Asia

Singapore tech sector's 47-month low PMI is just tip of the iceberg

Matters are worse than expected.

News

What happens to Indonesia inflation if fuel prices rocket by 33%

Your guess is as good as ours.

Asia

Malaysia's inflation may just make a U-turn in 2013

It's likely to sit around 3% from this year's 2%.

Asia