Asia
China's SOE reforms to be key driver of nation's growth
China's SOE reforms to be key driver of nation's growth
The country has recently announced upcoming changes.
India’s PMI jumps 53.0 in July, marking a 14-month high
Among other positive developments in the economy.
There was a possibility that Indonesia GDP growth might have improved in 2Q14 but...
The external front still the main drag.
Amid recent rise in inflation, Philippine central bank not seen to tighten policy
Due to inflation's relation to supply side.
Philippines hurt by weather-related food supply woes
Food prices have hiked sharply.
Here's what drove Philippine inflation to skyrocket in July
Food price is just a superficial cause.
PBOC may continue to use directional easing measures
To lower financing costs for the year.
July official Manufacturing PMI in China hits 27-month high of 51.7%.
It’s five consecutive months of improvement.
Sharp headline inflation greeted the Philippines in July
Blame it on higher food prices.
Indonesia economy at slowest pace in years at 5.1% y/y in 2Q14
Investments also weakened due to political uncertainty.
Officials getting skeptical on growth as India's central bank holds policy rate
RBI saw sources of inflation upside risks.
Downside surprise: Indonesia's GDP growth hits 5-year low in Q2
Government spending slump fueled the slowdown.
Sustainable disinflation in India will take time: UBS
Even if June inflation was unexpectedly lower.
Finally, here's proof that Taiwan's economy is trying to recover
Improved employment is boosting consumer confidence.
Japan IP falls 3.3% m-o-m sa in June
Recording sharpest drop since March 2011 quake.
Lackluster interim results ahead for China property
Trends solidify this not-so-sunny forecast.
Asia food inflation risks countered by better policy
Asia has dramatically changed.
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