Economy
Korea’s GDP grows 3.4% in 3Q11
Korea’s GDP grows 3.4% in 3Q11
The country’s exports were the biggest winners, posting strong growth of 2% for the quarter.
Chinese government puts SMEs in a bind
They are seen as the unfortunate but necessary collateral damage in order to slow down inflation and restructure the economy.
Japan’s exports rise 2% in September
The continued rise in exports is a positive sign showing that the country is nearing sustainable recovery.
Singapore inflation eases to 5.5% in September
Transport cost declined 1.2%, owing to lower Certificate of Entitlement premiums.
Singapore and Jiangsu ink 17 company deals worth S$3.3bn
The Chinese province continues to offer exciting opportunities for Singapore investors.
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70 MPs gave their thoughts about what’s needed but DMG OSK’s Terence Wong has two important ideas for the investors.
China’s flash manufacturing PMI rebounds to five-month high of 51.1 in October
It seems like Chinese manufacturing activity is gearing for a strong performance in 4Q11.
Korea’s GDP growth may have eased to 2.3% in 3Q11
As investments in the manufacturing segment have declined due to worries about global recession.
September inflation seen to stay put at 5.7%
Full year inflation is now likely to average about 5% as it expands to other sectors.
Strong domestic demand may buoy Indonesia’s GDP to 6.3% in 2011
As consumption spending is expected to remain stable at 4.8% in 2011 and 2012.
Taiwan’s export order growth may have dropped to 3.2% in September
The declining demand from China has been a big drag on the country’s exports since the beginning of this year.
China’s economic growth eases to 9.1% in 3Q11
On the other hand, industrial production posted a surprising growth of 13.8% in September, having been driven by the heavy industries.
India’s headline inflation problematic at 9.72% in September
Food and fuel prices increased 9.2% and 14.1%, respectively.
China’s GDP may have surged 9.4% in 3Q11
As the country’s external trade has been resilient, with exports advancing 20.5% this quarter.
Malaysia’s inflation may have risen to 3.4% in September
Domestic inflationary pressure will likely keep inflation above 3% for the rest of the year.
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports drop 4.5% in September
As electronic exports contracted for the second consecutive month by 14%.
Retail sales plunge 7.2% in August
Motor vehicle sales declined the most at 17.4%.
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