Asia

Malaysia to focus on healthcare

The government sees increasing demand for healthcare services going forward.

Malaysia to focus on healthcare

The government sees increasing demand for healthcare services going forward.

Economy worsens in Korea

This ups the chances of a rate cut at the upcoming central bank meeting.

Tepid October growth for Macau gaming sector: CIMB

Softening will be caused by higher base values last year.

Indonesia to amend labor laws

Laws concerning workers’ pay and working conditions are seen to be outdated.

Further monetary easing looms in Japan

Meanwhile political pressures facing the central bank are on the rise.

What you need to know about Malaysia REER

Improvement from export competitiveness is necessary to provide some support for the economy.

Taiwan's CPI inflation forecast to fall to 2% range

CPI numbers should continue to fall towards the 1% level in the months ahead, says DBS.

China, India slowdowns force ADB to lower regional growth outlook

2012 projection eased to 6.1%, while 2013 forecast cut to 6.7%.

Indonesia inflation softens but rate cuts not forthcoming

In fact, 2013 might see some tightening as inflation gains momentum.

This is what happens after Indonesia hits worst export growth

The whopping 24.3% fall is reflective of the economy's struggles post-2008 financial crisis.

Here's why Thailand's inflation will stand pat at above 3%

But analysts believe that inflation is not an urgent matter, as the government should focus on exports.

Japan's economy slumping 'faster than expected'

Industrial production fell 1.3%--much worse than the foreseen 0.1%.

Philippines' inflation to slip to 3.7%

But average inflation is still pegged at 3.3% this year.

3 reasons behind India's looming 5% inflation

This reading will be the highest since June 2011.

Korea suffers sinking growth

As industrial production slipped for three straight months.

Thailand rate cut unlikely despite disappointing exports: OCBC

Central bank will need even worse exports results before trimming rates.

Indonesia economy to miss 2025's 10 largest economies

The economy growing by 6.8% is a growth 'too slow.'