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Southeast Asia's raised IPO funds hit 3-year high

Southeast Asia's raised IPO funds hit 3-year high

A total of 144 IPOs raised $10.4b from January to October 2017.

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ASEAN GDP forecast to overtake Germany by 2024

Myanmar and Vietnam are projected to be growth drivers.

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Asia to dominate global grocery market by 2022

The region is expected to enjoy a CAGR of 6.6%.

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The Big Short: Asia Pacific banks still prefer bailouts to bail-ins

Hong Kong has made the most significant advance with its bank resolution regime.

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Lack of reforms drags Japanese labour productivity

Wage growth remains stubbornly weak at the macro level.

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Malaysia smashes forecasts with 6.2% GDP growth in Q3

The growth was driven by a surge in investment and exports.

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Thailand GDP posts its strongest growth in years

Thanks to bullish performance from the manufacturing industry.

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APAC M&A activity up 12% in Q3

Regional forecasts remain positive with an expected 14% increase next year.

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Hong Kong, Korea ink deal to promote economic cooperation

The deal aims to promote trade between respective markets.

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Singapore suspends trade relations with North Korea

The suspension took effect on November 8.

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ASEAN needs US$3t in green investment from 2016 to 2030

Investment needs to grow 400% per year.

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Japan business activity index dips to 51.0 in August

But store openings and marketing kept sales up.

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India services PMI surges to 50.7 in September

Thanks to stronger demand and marketing campaigns.

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ASEAN PMI dips to 50.3 in September

Vietnam led the growth rankings.

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Philippine PMI inches up to 50.8 in September

It was the second weakest in recorded history.

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China industrial profits grow 21.6% in first eight months of 2017

Total profits reached US$738b.

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Macau tourism may be bleak until October

Two typhoons drove visitor arrivals down by 0.6%.

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