Economy
China beats market expectations
China beats market expectations
Export grew by 11.6% yoy in October, up from 9.9% in September.
Malaysia GDP growth forecast to moderate in Q3
An average of 4.8% yoy growth is likely for the full-year.
Philippines' exports remain volatile
No thanks to the depressed levels of electronics exports since April.
China growth picking up steam
October data point to improving growth momentum.
Indonesia maintains BI rate
Pressure on the IDR to depreciate has been less intense.
Taiwan export figure stuns
Below market expectations, export fell by 1.9% yoy in October.
Japan economy slips back into a contraction
The first negative growth since 2Q11 looms.
Vietnam approves 2013 social-economic development plan
GDP growth target is 5.5%.
Malaysia manufacturing grows 5.2%
It’s a rebound from the 1.1% yoy contraction in August.
How political risks will make exports suffer
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China sets GDP target to double by 2020
Same goes for per capita income.
Philippines FX reserves reach record high
As of end-October, the figure was $82.1 billion.
Indonesia monetary easing unlikely
The central bank's policy rate is forecast to remain at 5.75%.
Taiwan's export growth expected to slow
Demand from China will likely support a modest recovery in the coming quarters.
61% of Asian financial advisers see regional inflation as "significant" threat
This is up from 38% in Q2.
Managing risk and contingency
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