Economy
Hong Kong inflation in May projected at 4.3%
Hong Kong inflation in May projected at 4.3%
There is expected easing of inflation measured by the CPI from 4.7% in April.
Malaysia government spends close to US$428m in aid
About 473,928 recipients from low income groups benefited from the government's 1Azam programme, an effort to fight poverty.
Taiwan's GDP growth to fall below official expectations
DBS says export orders data will show that overseas demand has continued to contract for the fifth month in a row.
China could gift Hong Kong with RMB policy easing package
Buzz is building that the mainland might relax RMB daily conversion limits on the eve of Hong Kong's 15th handover anniversary.
Singapore start-ups in Beijing get fresh government backing
Entrepreneurs venturing into the popular Chinese investment hub can consult with the new overseas chapter of the ACE.
Malaysia's government spending to exceed target by 6%
Lower oil revenue looms amid sluggish export demands.
Trade deficit widens in India
The trade deficit for May was US$16.3 billion even as imports declined.
Chart of the Day: What you need to know about Singapore’s monetary policy
MAS says a calibrated adjustment in the policy stance will ensure price stability in the medium term.
Bank of Thailand keeps a wary eye on the European crisis
Slower export growth owing to the global economic crisis could sour the inroads gained by the Thai economy.
Inflation in India could worsen to 7.4%
Pressure to reduce subsidies and a weakening rupee are furthering inflation-related risks.
Korea's fastest aging population is a growth buster
Potential growth will decline to 2.5% by 2050 as the country faces a contracting working-age population beginning 2016.
Chart of the Day: Inflation rose in April after easing in Q1
CPI-All Items inflation came in higher at 5.4% in April 2012.
Bank of Indonesia struggles to keep the rupiah stable
The rupiah is currently the worst performing currency in SE Asia having depreciated by 4% against the US dollar.
Former Singapore Central Narcotics Bureau director faces charges over alleged sexual favors
Ng Boon Gay is being accused of corruption for obtaining sexual gratification from someone seeking contracts from the bureau, says a Bloomberg report...
A gloomy economy looms in the next 3 quarters, warns economist
How badly will Singapore be hurt?
Singapore becomes more expensive for expats
Up two places since 2011, Singapore is in sixth place on the list of the most expensive cities for expatriates in the world.
China growth slows but total crash still impossible: CIMB
Nothing short of a worldwide recession will push the resilient Chinese economy to a full meltdown, says the brokerage firm.
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