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2 reasons why Philippines' inflation spike may halt monetary easing

The 3.8% inflation is almost entirely caused by food price hike.

2 reasons why Philippines' inflation spike may halt monetary easing

The 3.8% inflation is almost entirely caused by food price hike.

India's industrial production still disappoints in July

Manufacturing led the weak results and the country nudges deeper into stagflation.

Thailand suffers labour shortage

Unemployment rate dipping to below 1% and an ageing population are bad signs.

Philippine exports inched 7.8% higher

But this was not as strong as analysts expected it to be.

Check out Taiwan's economy-boosting measures

Its 3 major measures target growth in tourism, financial services and green energy.

25bps rate cut looms in Korea

Blame it on the pressure from depressing economic growth.

China enforces retail oil price hike

Gasoline prices increased by 550RMB/ton while diesel inched up by 540RMB/ton.

India mulls over 3-4% electricity tariff hike

This quarterly increase will save the government IDR 12trn in subsidies.

China import growth drops to 2.6%

The last time it slipped was during the 2008 global financial crisis and 2012 Chinese New Year holiday.

Korea outlines key fiscal stimulus measures

Slowing growth forces South Korea to roll out another pump priming package.

China GDP growth forecast dips to 7.5%

But a pickup in momentum is anticipated in 4Q12.

Malaysia industrial production index to dip 2%

This would mirror the anticipated slump in export figures.

Here's why the Philippine economy beats Asian peers

GDP growth reached 6.1% as domestic demand and consumption thrives.

Thailand GDP growth forecast slips to 5%

The good news is that it still reflects confidence in domestic economy's performance.

ASEAN competitivenes in one chart: Philippines a rising star

It's ranking jumped 10 spots for a second straight year beating Vietnam this time.

Disappointing Taiwan exports slid 4.6% in August

Contraction was more severe than what the market expected, says BBVA.

Malaysia exports fell 1.9%

Blame it on the drop in electrical and electronics production shipments in July.