Economy
Plunge in drug exports extends NODX decline in October
Plunge in drug exports extends NODX decline in October
Pharma drug exports plunged 36% for the month.
Malaysia GDP growth down 4.4% in Q3
Private consumption led gains but was significantly offset by declines in other sectors.
NODX decline widens to 12.3% in October
Total trade and exports have dropped.
Japan's GDP growth contracted 0.1% in Q3
Declines in private inventories significantly dragged on growth.
India's inflation hits 4.62% in October
It is also said to be the fastest pace in 16 months.
MAS may extend $225m fintech funding programme beyond 2020
It eyes increased investments in cybersecurity and AI.
Philippines real GDP growth hits 6.2% in Q3
The end of the budget deadlock and government election spending spurred growth.
DBS and Trafigura to launch open-source blockchain trade platform
It will cut trade document transit time from 45 to 20 days.
MAS, Bank Indonesia extend US$10b bilateral financial agreement
The deal allows the two banks to access foreign liquidity from each other.
Indonesia GDP growth dips to 5.02% in Q3
Demand-side private consumption slipped to 1.2% in Q3 due to weak spending.
Taiwan's GDP to grow 2.5% in 2019
Investments is expected to pick up growth from tech firms.
Net formation of businesses down in January-September 2019
There were fewer firms formed in the logistics, business services and construction sectors.
PMI edges up 0.1 point to 49.6 in October
The reading was attributed to a boost in factory outputs.
Malaysia gross exports hit 35-month low in September
Exports slipped 6.8% no thanks to declines in manufacturing, agriculture, and mining.
Taiwan cashes in on trade war: report
Capital fleeing can re-energise its bland investment market.
MAS rejects aggressive policy easing despite weak economic growth
It expects GDP growth, business costs, and consumer prices to stabilise.
Thailand's economy to grow 3.0% by 2020 as exports take hit
Businesses are also increasingly pessimistic.
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