Economy
Singapore inflation slips to 4%
Singapore inflation slips to 4%
Thanks to moderate increases in accommodation, transport and oil costs.
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COE premiums threaten to spike inflation so government will suppress vehicle demand.
Why it's critical for Singapore to cut rates
Singapore faces the weakest growth and highest inflation in South East Asia, says DBS.
Taiwan consumer confidence slips 1.3 percentage points
This is despite the stable labor market struggling to offset slowdown in manufacturing.
Singapore to breathe sigh of relief with 4.1% inflation
But growth will slow further if policies are aimed at trageting inflation, warns analyst.
Chart of the Day: Total trade reached S$80b in July
On a SA basis, total imports contracted by 5.5%.
Thailand drops export growth target to 9%
But Finance Minister Kittiratt said that the government's 7% growth target stands pat.
India inflation slips to a measly 9.86%
Looks like fuel inflation created by hike in administered prices delivered positive effects.
Korea external debt surge to USD 6.1b
Blame it on the rise in short term debt amid favorable financing conditions.
Taiwan balance of payments slip to USD 3.1b
Thanks to adjustment of imports offsetting the exports slowdown.
Indonesia boosts spending budget by 15%
Analysts worry that Indonesia will underspend as uncertainties of full disbursion arise.
Taiwan industrial production to slip 1.4%
Blame it on export orders contracting 4.4% with the weak performance in global economy.
Thailand exports slip 1.6%
Good news is that real GDP still inched higher by 4.2% despite the drag in exports.
Don't be fooled by inflation dipping to 4.1%
DBS warns that it’s largely base effect at work.
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Chart of the Day: Total trade up 2.9% in July
July 2012 total imports increased by 6%.
Malaysia to grapple with mounting fiscal pressure
Its debt/GDP ratio will continue to rise until 2016, predicts Fitch.
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