Economy
Korea unemployment clicks down to 3% in October
Korea unemployment clicks down to 3% in October
More full-time positions available, notably in manufacturing.
Chart: Singapore's 65+ age group to account for 40% of population by 2050
See how the forecasted population growth is compared to Asian peers.
Philippines bucks exports contraction
Exports growth jumped 22.8% yoy in September.
BI sees little urgency in adjusting monetary policy
BOP surplus is also forecast to inch upwards.
South Korea to bounce back higher
Current estimate could be more conservative than what’s ahead.
Japan exports plunge -18.7%
Partly to blame was the recent escalation of China-Japan dispute.
Chart of the Day: Singapore to gradually lose global market share
China is forecast to become Singapore’s second largest trading partner by 2030.
Philippine exports spike 22.8% in September
This breaks two straight months of weakness.
Chart of the Day: Singaporean traders turn less optimistic
Sellers fear the risk of buyers defaulting on payments.
Singapore has one of the most balanced labor markets in Asia
According to Hays Globals Skills Index 2012.
China to become Singapore's 2nd largest trading partner by 2030
Malaysia though will remain on top.
China loan growth disappoints in October
Alternative credit channels picked up the slack.
Indonesia's account deficit eases
Overall BOP position is back in the positive.
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.
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