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China's economic growth rebounded to 7.8% in 3Q
2013 growth target may be within reach, says analyst.
Singapore consumers anticipate inflation to fall further in the next 1-5 years
Due to moderated imported inflation.
Korea's GDP growth seen to pick up to 3.5% in 2014
Fiscal policy to remain supportive.
These 2 uncertainties could hamper Singapore's non-oil trade recovery
Performance improvement could easily be undone.
CIMB slashes NODX forecast with export recovery slow to take effect
From 1-2% growth to a 3-4% contraction.
Don't count on positive NODX growth in 2013
Grim prospects given tanking PMI readings.
These 3 markets contributed most to September NODX dip
Blame EU 27, South Korea and Japan.
Oil domestic exports rose a blistering 29.5% in September
Hong Kong sales more than doubled.
NODX sank 1.2% in September
But improved from 6.8% decline last month.
Chart of the Day: NODX down 1.2% in September 2013
The decrease in electronic NODX outweighed non-electronic’s rise.
42% of Singaporeans know people having trouble meeting mortgage payments
More will join if interest rates rose.
Google is most attractive employer brand in LinkedIn rankings
Followed by Apple and Unilever.
Electronics exports still the main drag on NODX in September
Don't count on a strong recovery soon.
3 strategic priorities for Singapore SMEs revealed
ACCA Singapore honcho imparts his advice.
Survey shows more Singapore SMEs investing on productivity improvements
To combat rising labour cost.
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