Economy
Analysts raise 2017 GDP growth forecast to 3.3%
Analysts raise 2017 GDP growth forecast to 3.3%
But three in five think the Chinese economy's slowdown can hinder growth.
Consumption recovery drives Indonesia's growth outlook to 5.4% in 2018
Higher wages and low inflation levels are expected to drive consumption levels.
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Services recovery to turn around labour market: BofAML
This is expected to boost wage growth.
Taiwan trade indices beat forecasts thanks to strong external demand
Both import and export figures grew significantly this month.
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China's inflation rate slows to 1.7% in November
Thanks to higher food price deflation as vegetable prices dropped.
Fitch bullish on strong APAC performance as domestic demand surges
India and Indonesia are expected to be strong peformers next year.
Positive business environment to double Malaysia's fiscal revenue
Revenue growth is expected to rise by 6.4% from last year’s 3%.
Asian central banks set to raise interest rates in 2018
Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Philippines are poised to follow Korea’s recent tightening measures.
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Singapore firms lost $19b last year as customers switched companies
Customers seek companies that give personal data privacy or personalised shopping.
The price isn't right: Singapore still unripe for inflation surge
Core inflation could only hit 1.6% in 2018.
South Korea to suffer as infrastructure budget gets slashed
However, 2018 GDP is still projected to be positive at around 2.9%.
Indonesia economy to level at 5.1% in 2018
Consumption may recover as other financing sources are explored for its infrastructure projects.
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Population "time bomb" will begin ticking in 2018
The percentages of senior and junior residents are projected to be equal at 14% next year.
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