Economy
South Korea's trade sector likely to have worsened in September
South Korea's trade sector likely to have worsened in September
Exports projected to have dropped 6.7%.
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Risks of large devaluation remain low at the moment.
Japan's banking system relatively stable, says Moody's
It warns of rising number of higher risk assets though.
Japan's structural reforms may prove counterproductive, says report
New labor laws blamed for weak inflation and consumer spending.
Singapore's import prices dropped 5.1% YoY in August
While export prices fell 7.8%.
Singapore economy braces for a more turbulent period: DPM Tharman
Growth in the second half may fall lower beyond 1-2% range.
More Japanese firms to set up offices in Singapore: MTI minister
The city-state is looking to promote innovation-intensive activities.
Singapore emerges as second most competitive economy in 2016
Check out which country topped the list.
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Chinese Yuan underperformance not yet over
Smaller banks pose largest financial instability risks.
China services sector growth steady in August
It edged up to 7.9% YoY from 7.8% in August.
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It posted an 8.4% contraction in August.
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And the city-state cemented its position as top fintech hub in Asia.
Taiwan's monitoring indicators to remain in steady growth in August
Data will be released on Thursday.
South Korea's trade may have worsened in September
Exports may have dropped 6.7%.
South Korea's industrial production likely to have dropped 1.5% MoM
A more positive performance expected on annual basis.
ADB cut 2016 growth estimate for Singapore
The forecast was lowered to 1.8% from previously 2%.
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