Economy
Inflationary pressures likely to persist in 2H
Inflationary pressures likely to persist in 2H
Positive macro trends however are seen despite inflationary risk.
Indonesia GDP slips to 6.3%
But this should be viewed positively as it translated to a 0.7% qoq seasonally adjusted increase, says OCBC.
Chart of the Day: How sensitive is Singapore exports to slowdown in big economies?
A 1ppt change in GDP growth in the US, EU, or China impact on local real export growth by how much?
ADB, Singapore tie up to reduce poverty in Asia
Focus of partnership will be on governance and public policy, private sector development, and infrastructure development and climate change.
Korea pursues free trade agreement with China
China is Korea's no.1 export destination, amounting to 24.1% of their 2011 total.
Vietnam bullish on 1Q12 economic data
Four months’ export turnover up 22.1% to US$33.4 billion, while international tourism soars by 22.9% totaling to 2.4 million.
What are Brazil's investment hotspots?
Trade minister names the top industries in the South American country in which Singapore firms could invest.
Singapore avoids technical recession; now what?
Given improved data for the first quarter, analyst revised full-year 2012 GDP growth forecast from 2% to 2.7%.
Philippines' inflation climbs to 3% in April
According to HSBC, inflation is set to o rise from now on and may likely reach the Central Bank's 5 percent projection by the year's end.
Asia's credit market: viable source of project funds for companies
But coping with the huge demand will be a challenge for banks and capital markets in the coming years according to Standard and Poor's.
Can Taiwan afford to raise wages to counter inflation?
While local enterprises could afford the cost of salary increase, export-oriented businesses may not follow suit, given their current weakness in...
Hong Kong business conditions improve but only slightly
The economy’s sails have yet to pick up wind even as sufficient new business continues to support job creation, says an analyst.
New businesses seen to benefit from rise in China's service sector activity
The Composite Output Index rose 49.9 to 51.4 signalling a modest rate of expansion.
Malaysian market risk escalating fast: OCBC
There are more and more warning signs surrounding the country's fiscal health which investors should consider.
AsiaPac Metal and Mining Industry face tougher conditions
Outlook for the metal sector remains negative in 2012 due to lower cash flows.
Thailand's inflation slows to 2.47% in April
This was lowest inflation has hit since November 2009 on the back of a steeper moderation in food prices, subsidies and favorable base effects.
Chart of the Day: Real estate industry fears drop in business receipts
It’s one of two industries not so upbeat with their business expectations for the second quarter.
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