Economy
India to hold firm on policy rate
India to hold firm on policy rate
This is despite attractive benefits from a 50-bps cut this month, said Moody's.
Korea's 2012 growth estimate cut further to 2.7%
This is significantly lower than the 3.6% projected in the year beginning, says DBS.
Business pessimism persists in Singapore
New orders for the manufacturing sector plunged by 28 percentage points.
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Indonesia trade balance to remain under pressure
Indonesia ran its first deficits in 21 months in April and May as exports got hit hard by falling commodity prices, says DBS Group Research.
Japan industrial output dips 0.1%
This fall is following the 3.4% drop in May resulting to three straight month of losses.
Taiwan GDP growth pegged at 0.4%
Exports remained sluggish in the second quarter, says DBS, amid the synchronized slowdown in Europe, US, and China.
Chart of the Day: MAS Core Inflation remains at 2.7%
Excluding the costs of accommodation and private road transport, MAS Core Inflation was stable for the third consecutive month.
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Anxious Singaporeans expect 4.45% price hike
Looks like Singapore households would be cash-strapped for another year.
Japan's economy set for gradual recovery
This is what the Japanese government stated in its annual report.
South Korea's current account surplus inches up to US$3.7bn
Financial account of South Korea registered a US$5.3 billion deficit.
Vietnam posts $100 million trade surplus
The July figure was unexpected as the forecast was -$150 million.
Philippines further slashes policy rate by 25bps
The historical-low cut is the country's third this year but inflation is still foreseen to stand pat at 3%.
Chart of the Day: COE premiums and housing rentals continue to rise
Prices are unlikely to ease off as quickly as hoped, says OSK-DMG.
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Import and tariff policies put up for negotiation
Singapore's trade ministry has signaled intent to possibly amend trade policies related to its strict SPS measures and tariff lines.
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