Economy
China manufacturing PMI to surge to five-month high
China's PMI is pegged at 51.2 at start of Q3, said HSBC.
US drought to push Singapore inflation up
The second driest weather in 118 years experienced by US in June-July this year spells trouble ahead.
Taiwan's industrial production data point to weak GDP growth
June industrial production came in lower than expected at -2.4% YoY.
Singapore inflation on track for further easing
Inflation will simmer below the raging levels seen in H1 2012 but will still remain above its historical average, says the government.
Inflation affects all Singaporeans squarely
All income brackets from the lowest 20% to the highest 20% effectively had to bear inflation increases in the 3.9-4.1% range in 1H12.
Singapore slated for 6th WTO trade policy review
The trade delegate heading to Geneva plans to re-assure the body of the country's continued openness despite economic uncertainty.
Inflation hovers above 5% for the 4th month in June
DMG analysts slam hopes that prices could ease off as quickly as possible- learn why.
Food price hike looms in China
But China's agricultural independence may be enough to cushion price shocks.
Thailand to reject monetary easing policies
The measly 6% growth forecast for the Bank of Thailand is not enough to push it towards rate cuts soon.
Japan ready to take action if needed
A strong JPY has a significant impact on Japanese exports, says Finance Minister Azumi.
China's June inflation sharply falls from 6.5% in July 2011
The 2.2% inflation helped offer bigger room for central bank actions.
Korea's GDP estimate forecast to show economic slowdown
There are increasing risks that the expected recovery will be later or weaker than currently assumed, says DBS.
Vietnam refuses to ease monetary policy further
The whopping 500 bps cut in benchmark rates is already enough.
Korea's 2Q12 GDP to dip 2.6%
The recent 25bps rate cut is of little help.
Taiwan exports slip 2.6%
Although it was better than expected, demand remains devastatingly weak.
Industrial production to register a meager 2.6% in June: DBS
But an upside surprise awaits as export sales rose 6.7%.
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