Asia
Taiwan's inflation rate fell 0.9% in January
This was due to the different timing of the Lunar New Year.
6 in 10 banks in APAC victimised by fake identities
5-10% of the total credit card applications were found fraudulent.
Philippines inflation rate rose to 4% in January
No thanks to the new TRAIN law.
Japan upsizes bond buys to US$4.1b
But BoJ’s weak policy outlook poses a threat.
Indonesia's GDP growth rose 5.07% to US$951m in 2017
This was driven by the information and communication industry.
Asia's VC investment rose to $15.6b in 4Q2017
This was highly driven by two massive $4b investments in China.
Asia-Pacific countries score “moderately free” in the 2018 economic freedom index
Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand were amongst the world’s free economies.
Malaysia GDP growth to fall 5% in 2018
This is due to low investments.
ASEAN manufacturing PMI inched up 50.2% in January
But growth remains fragile.
Philippines GDP growth to inch down 6.5% in 2018
But rising domestic consumption and infrastructure projects may still boost its growth.
Thailand's GDP growth to rise 3.9% in 2018
It will be boosted by the rising external demand in the global tech cycle.
Japan's silver population boom threatens economy
Japanese population aged 65 and older will rise to 30% by 2030.
Macau's GDP growth to drop 5% in 2018
This is due to a slow down in gaming revenue growth.
Taiwan's GDP rose 3.28% in 4Q2017
This was boosted by an increase in communication, clothing and footwear, and financial services consumption.
ASEAN e-commerce forecasted to grow 32% to almost US$90b by 2025
But it may cause disruptions in ASEAN economy.
ASEAN airlines to boost earnings up to US$1.2m in 2018
This is mainly due to the 38m expected tourists visiting Thailand this year.
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