Economy
Imported inflation could rise and need tempering: Maybank
Imported inflation could rise and need tempering: Maybank
Government should focus on SGD/USD exchange rate.
No wonder industrial production index will dip 2.1%
This sector depressingly failed.
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2012 inflation pegged to reach 'slightly above 4.5%'
Bleak outlook as inflation will remain elevated.
Inflation shrinks to 4% in October
Check out how sectors performed.
Taiwan industrial production pegged to nudge higher to 4%
Export orders growth has started to rebound.
Korean authorities clamp down on rapid won appreciation
It has jumped 9% vs US dollar since May.
China's flash PMI jumps to 50.4
Good sign: manufacturing activity is alive and kicking once more.
Japan's exports is still treading downhill
It slid further by 2.8%.
Here's why Indonesian minimum wage in 2013 will jump two-fold
Jakarta is set to surge by 44%.
Japan's yawning trade deficit stokes recession fears
October trade deficit reached 549bn yen.
Singapore wage pressures are mounting
Wage pressures are mounting, especially in high-skill industries and high-skill occupations in Singapore.
Japan maintains key interest rate
BOJ Governor says negative rates could hurt financial firms’ funding.
Thailand to enforce THB300 minimum wage
This policy will be rolled out starting next year.
Thailand figures still point to weak external demand
Export components have yet to show signs of a turnaround.
Korea's external position continues to improve
Short-term external debt fell by US$8.1 billion in Q3.
Taiwan exports tick up 3.2% in October
Question now is: Can it be sustained?
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