Asia
More than 300 Chinese firms seeking billions of loans to combat nCov
Xiaomi is seeking $716m (CNY5b) to develop and sell medical equipment.
More than 300 Chinese firms seeking billions of loans to combat nCov
Xiaomi is seeking $716m (CNY5b) to develop and sell medical equipment.
Vietnam's infrastructure growth rests on private sector
The industry ranks poorly out of 141 territories globally.
Coronavirus may derail Thailand's economic recovery
The tourism sector appears particularly vulnerable.
Philippines full-year GDP hits an 8-year low
GDP declined by 5.9%, the lowest since 2011.
Grab, Razer in talks for Malaysian digital banking licence bid
Grab, AirAsia, Razer in talks for Malaysian digital banking licence bid.
Reflationary efforts and new year to boost China trade activities in 2020
Exports and imports are foreseen at 0% and 3% YoY, respectively.
Political risks, trade tensions continue to pressure ringgit
Average forecast for 2019 remains at MYR4.15/USD.
45% of Asian firms lack data security disclosures in annual reports
A sizeable 36% still don’t have a whistleblowing medium.
Malaysia's external trade slides 6.7% in October
Imports similarly posted a decrease with 8.7% fall in the same month.
Forecasts for Thai GDP down to 2.5% as economy slows down
Third quarter growth slowed to 0.1% QoQ.
Seoul property transactions hit US$15.4b in January-September
It takes the top spot as Asia’s most liquid city in terms of property.
Mobility, energy, and logistics sectors to get boost from Asian smart city plans
Distributed energy and drone deliveries are expected to drive demand for solutions in the coming decades.
Thailand's Q3 GDP rose 2.4% despite slowing consumption
Private consumption slipped 4.2% in the same quarter.
Cambodia's GDP growth will slow to 6.7% in 2019: Fitch Solutions
The EU’s withdrawal of trade privileges in the country will hit the manufacturing sector.
Malaysia GDP growth down 4.4% in Q3
Private consumption led gains but was significantly offset by declines in other sectors.
Japan's GDP growth contracted 0.1% in Q3
Declines in private inventories significantly dragged on growth.
India's inflation hits 4.62% in October
It is also said to be the fastest pace in 16 months.
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