Asia
Is India vulnerable to an investment capital crash?
The risk is growing, warns Morgan Stanley, if India continues on its reckless spending path.
Is India vulnerable to an investment capital crash?
The risk is growing, warns Morgan Stanley, if India continues on its reckless spending path.
Indonesia GDP slips to 6.3%
But this should be viewed positively as it translated to a 0.7% qoq seasonally adjusted increase, says OCBC.
Asia's rural areas booming
High food prices have lifted incomes in the country-side, often at a faster pace than in the cities.
Korea pursues free trade agreement with China
China is Korea's no.1 export destination, amounting to 24.1% of their 2011 total.
Vietnam bullish on 1Q12 economic data
Four months’ export turnover up 22.1% to US$33.4 billion, while international tourism soars by 22.9% totaling to 2.4 million.
ASEAN Infrastructure Fund to bolster development of infrastructure in Southeast Asia
The financing initiative will fund the building of road, rail, power, water projects with a $75 million lending cap each to increase trade and investments in the region.
Asian credit markets heading for a hose down
Weakening demand and increasing supply will likely douse interest based on spreads but one country remains a preferred exception.
Philippines' inflation climbs to 3% in April
According to HSBC, inflation is set to o rise from now on and may likely reach the Central Bank's 5 percent projection by the year's end.
Asia's credit market: viable source of project funds for companies
But coping with the huge demand will be a challenge for banks and capital markets in the coming years according to Standard and Poor's.
Retail sales in Hong Kong hold firm despite shaky financial environment
A 2% GDP is expected as trends in staple and luxury goods consumption revealed both high income and lower to middle income households have kept up their spending.
Can Taiwan afford to raise wages to counter inflation?
While local enterprises could afford the cost of salary increase, export-oriented businesses may not follow suit, given their current weakness in export competitiveness.
Hong Kong business conditions improve but only slightly
The economy’s sails have yet to pick up wind even as sufficient new business continues to support job creation, says an analyst.
New businesses seen to benefit from rise in China's service sector activity
The Composite Output Index rose 49.9 to 51.4 signalling a modest rate of expansion.
Malaysian market risk escalating fast: OCBC
There are more and more warning signs surrounding the country's fiscal health which investors should consider.
AsiaPac Metal and Mining Industry face tougher conditions
Outlook for the metal sector remains negative in 2012 due to lower cash flows.
Long overdue Labor Day gift: Malaysia enforces National Minimum Wage Policy
For the first time, Malaysia sets economy-wide minimum wages- MYR900 per month for Peninsular Malaysia and MYR800 per month for East Malaysia.
China to lead surge in Asian exports to the US in 2Q12
China’s official PMI strengthened to 53.3 in April, a clear indication that large manufacturers in China are gearing for export recovery as the US economy becomes more robust.
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