Economy
Chart of the Day: Singaporean traders turn less optimistic
Sellers fear the risk of buyers defaulting on payments.
Singapore has one of the most balanced labor markets in Asia
According to Hays Globals Skills Index 2012.
China to become Singapore's 2nd largest trading partner by 2030
Malaysia though will remain on top.
China loan growth disappoints in October
Alternative credit channels picked up the slack.
Indonesia's account deficit eases
Overall BOP position is back in the positive.
China beats market expectations
Export grew by 11.6% yoy in October, up from 9.9% in September.
Malaysia GDP growth forecast to moderate in Q3
An average of 4.8% yoy growth is likely for the full-year.
Philippines' exports remain volatile
No thanks to the depressed levels of electronics exports since April.
China growth picking up steam
October data point to improving growth momentum.
Indonesia maintains BI rate
Pressure on the IDR to depreciate has been less intense.
Taiwan export figure stuns
Below market expectations, export fell by 1.9% yoy in October.
Japan economy slips back into a contraction
The first negative growth since 2Q11 looms.
Vietnam approves 2013 social-economic development plan
GDP growth target is 5.5%.
Malaysia manufacturing grows 5.2%
It’s a rebound from the 1.1% yoy contraction in August.
How political risks will make exports suffer
Election. Change of new government. Civil war. Economic crisis. These are some of the political scenarios that may cause costly disruptions and...
China sets GDP target to double by 2020
Same goes for per capita income.
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