Asia
Southeast Asia's raised IPO funds hit 3-year high
A total of 144 IPOs raised $10.4b from January to October 2017.
Southeast Asia's raised IPO funds hit 3-year high
A total of 144 IPOs raised $10.4b from January to October 2017.
ASEAN GDP forecast to overtake Germany by 2024
Myanmar and Vietnam are projected to be growth drivers.
Asia to dominate global grocery market by 2022
The region is expected to enjoy a CAGR of 6.6%.
The Big Short: Asia Pacific banks still prefer bailouts to bail-ins
Hong Kong has made the most significant advance with its bank resolution regime.
Lack of reforms drags Japanese labour productivity
Wage growth remains stubbornly weak at the macro level.
Malaysia smashes forecasts with 6.2% GDP growth in Q3
The growth was driven by a surge in investment and exports.
Thailand GDP posts its strongest growth in years
Thanks to bullish performance from the manufacturing industry.
APAC M&A activity up 12% in Q3
Regional forecasts remain positive with an expected 14% increase next year.
Hong Kong, Korea ink deal to promote economic cooperation
The deal aims to promote trade between respective markets.
Singapore suspends trade relations with North Korea
The suspension took effect on November 8.
ASEAN needs US$3t in green investment from 2016 to 2030
Investment needs to grow 400% per year.
Japan business activity index dips to 51.0 in August
But store openings and marketing kept sales up.
India services PMI surges to 50.7 in September
Thanks to stronger demand and marketing campaigns.
ASEAN PMI dips to 50.3 in September
Vietnam led the growth rankings.
Philippine PMI inches up to 50.8 in September
It was the second weakest in recorded history.
China industrial profits grow 21.6% in first eight months of 2017
Total profits reached US$738b.
Macau tourism may be bleak until October
Two typhoons drove visitor arrivals down by 0.6%.
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