Economy
Lack of reforms drags Japanese labour productivity
Lack of reforms drags Japanese labour productivity
Wage growth remains stubbornly weak at the macro level.
Malaysia smashes forecasts with 6.2% GDP growth in Q3
The growth was driven by a surge in investment and exports.
Thailand GDP posts its strongest growth in years
Thanks to bullish performance from the manufacturing industry.
Chart of the Day: Petroleum sales lead foreign trade growth in Q3
Thanks to higher prices of petroleum and chemical products.
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And here are two firms that showed good results recently.
APAC M&A activity up 12% in Q3
Regional forecasts remain positive with an expected 14% increase next year.
Petroleum sales dominate domestic wholesale trade growth
Sales volume hit 23%.
Domestic wholesale trade up 11.3% YoY in Q3
However, it fell 3.7% QoQ.
Which sector drove the NODX growth in October?
The chemicals sector grew +29.5%.
NODX to China hits a record $3.1b in October
Thanks to non-monetary gold, petrochemicals, and measuring instruments.
Daily Briefing: PM confident of over 3% GDP growth; Why cash in your portfolio makes it less profitable
And here's how to educate yourself on investment scams.
Singapore NODX rebounded 20.9% in October
The strong growth easily smashed industry expectations.
Hong Kong, Korea ink deal to promote economic cooperation
The deal aims to promote trade between respective markets.
Singapore suspends trade relations with North Korea
The suspension took effect on November 8.
Daily Briefing: OCBC, Sembcorp Marine buy back their shares; Singapore's rail woes unlikely to throw off expats
And here's why Noble's falling stock is unlikely a bargain.
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And here's how to score the best savings account for you.
Chart of the Day: Wealth per adult rose to US$268,780 in mid-2017
Thanks to high savings and asset price increases.
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