Economy

India current account deficit surge to 4.9% of GDP

Blame it on the sharp widening of trade deficit to 12.2% of GDP.

Should Singapore retain tight monetary policy even if economy skirted recession?

Growth in the third quarter could be even worse than feared, note experts.

Taiwan export orders to inch just a tad higher

The expected 2% rise is far worse than China's imports by market export growth.

Malaysia's September inflation forecast to remain benign

The headline number is expected to register 1.4% YoY.

Chart of the Day: Total trade down 3.7%

This follows the 7.1% decrease in the previous month.

Why tech exports won't recover in Q4

Growth drivers like external demand and wholesale trade remain weak overall.

Philippines exports slip 9%

The bad August data is due to electronic shipments crashing 14.9% yoy.

Here's why dark skies are ahead for China

Slowing industrial production and PMI point to a weaker GDP growth forecast.

Bank of Thailand shocks markets with 25bps cut

The current rate is 2.75%, marking the second rate slash this year.

Chart of the Day: Singapore's exports down 3.4% in September

This follows the 10.7% decrease in August 2012.

Buckle up for a wild NODX ride: Maybank

"Volatile" exports performance foreshadowed as indicators like PMI go haywire.

Tight labor market preventing a Singapore stimulus response

Central bank has its hands tied even as economy likely contracted in 3Q, notes BBVA.

Hopes fade for a NODX rebound in end-2012

NODX declined for the second straight month in September.

Malaysia Q3 GDP outlook to be revised down

Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Husni Hanadziah said that this is due to falling trade figure.

China troubled over US monetary stimulus

It is adding to the instability on global financial markets, Deputy Foreign Minister said.