Economy
South Korea's GDP rose 3.1% in 2017
South Korea's GDP rose 3.1% in 2017
This was mainly due to an increase of 14.6% in facilities investment.
Brace yourselves for a 1.3% inflation hike in 2018
No thanks to price pressures on fuel, water, and utilites.
Japan's neutral monetary policy to drive prices up in 2018
Inflation is expected to hit 2%.
Chinese economy to slow down due to weakening of investment
FAI growth decrease of 5.7% YoY in 2017 puts downside economic pressure in 2018.
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Industrial occupancy dips despite growth of space supply
Occupancy rate fell from nearly 90% in 2016 to 87% in 2017.
Singapore's CPI inflation eased to 0.6% in 2017
But private road transport inflation highly affected the decrease in CPI in Q42017.
Philippines GDP rate grew 6.7% in 2017
Its industry sector showed the fastest growth of 7.3% in Q42017.
Indonesia's GDP to grow 5.3% in 2018
This will be the highest GDP growth in Asia.
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Slow workforce growth can't be stopped: MAS chief Menon
He said the "severe" slowdown cannot even be supported by immigration or foreign workers.
Singapore and Sri Lanka to ink free trade agreement
Singaporean delegates will depart to Sri Lanka until 26 January.
Singapore's derivatives revenue increased by 10% to $83.3m
Total volumes increased to $48.6m contracts.
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Chart of the Day: Electronic NODX 5.3% recovery still faces downtrend
It is seen to slow down due to a high base effect and the winding down of the smartphone super-cycle.
China's GDP growth increased by 6.9% in 2017
Two-thirds of its economic growth came from consumer spending.
SIATP advocates tax incentives in Budget 2018
Introducing tax incentives will help improve Singapore’s economic productivity.
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