Economy
Bad news! Unemployment inches up to 2.1%
Bad news! Unemployment inches up to 2.1%
Now's maybe not a good time to ask for a raise or look for a new job.
Philippines' private-public partnership projects continue to face delays
Since the PPP initiative was unveiled in late 2010, only one project out of 22 identified thus far was auctioned off last December.
Thailand's recovery following floods on track
Manufacturing production in May bettered expectations and expanded by 5.5% YoY, says DBS Group Research.
Chart of the Day: What you need to know about inflation in May
Easing was due to a more moderate rise in the prices of oil-related items and accommodation cost.
Singapore to overtake Japan as 2nd largest trader by 2026
It may happen 14 years from now, but at least Singapore traders still expect the country’s trade to grow 4.8% annually over the next 5 years.
RMB liquidity to increase with Hu's visit to Hong Kong
Speculations that mainlanders will soon be allowed to open RMB accounts in Hong Kong also rise with Hu Jintao's arrival.
Vietnam's foreign investment goal "very hard to meet"
The comment came no less from the Foreign Investment Agency.
Indonesia's Sarwono says decline in commodity prices to lower imported inflation
Higher inflationary pressures, however, may be seen ahead of the Ramadan fasting month.
Malaysia's growth to remain driven by strong domestic demand
This is how the Statistic Department chief statistician of Malaysia sees it.
Average inflation in 2012 to exceed MAS’ 4.5% forecast: Nomura
But the research firm sees the risks as more balanced rather than tilted to the upside.
Manufacturing's unsustainable pickup in May to drag Q2 GDP growth
This adds further downside risks to Nomura’s 2012 GDP growth forecast of 2.7%, which is already below potential.
Change at India’s finance ministry spurs hope, says analyst
The changing of the guard has raised expectations of fast-tracking stalled policy reforms, says BBVA Research.
Can Singapore dispel the Eurozone recession?
AsiaPac economies are seen to have considerable scope to use both fiscal and monetary policy to limit the extent of any slowdown, says Ernst & Young...
Japan to raise consumption tax to 8%?
The tax hike will further dent Japanese consumers' pockets when it takes effect in 2014.
Korea's industrial production slips to 0.3%
New orders, sales, production and operation ratio have also deteriorated.
China firms up its pro-Hong Kong reforms
The mainland's central government has put forth details on a vast policy package benefitting Hong Kong trade and finance, among others.
MAS to build representative office in Beijing
The Beijing representative office is MAS' third overseas representative office.
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