Economy
Korea stable enough to withstand higher nominal rates
Thanks to loose monetary condition and sustained global demand.
Korea stable enough to withstand higher nominal rates
Thanks to loose monetary condition and sustained global demand.
India's GDP rallies 6.3% in 2QFY18
Thanks to strong momentum from the manufacturing segment.
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And here are three firms that bought back their shares this week.
Singapore business optimism for 2018 rises to two-year high
Optimism rose 26 ppt to 6%, whilst expected profitability rose 22 ppt to 2%.
Youth employment rate falls to 34.1% in June
Declines are set to continue in the future as they are postponing work for further studies.
China's economy expected to decelerate 6.5% in 2018
The country's debt burden may drag performance next year.
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And here are two weak performers during the results season.
Singapore's import and export price indices up in October
Import prices rose 3.2%, whilst export prices grew 1.1%.
Domestic supply price index up 3.5% in October
The price index of manufactured goods led growth at 5.8%.
Chart of the Day: See how the economy turned in the last two GST hikes
The hike was implemented staggeredly in weak economic conditions.
Higher taxes loom for the next two years in Singapore
Goods and Services Tax (GST) will rise by 2 ppt to cover primary deficit which is expected to hit $3.5b.
Macau GDP moderates to 6.1% in Q3
Blame last year’s higher base of comparison.
Singapore's 5.2% GDP growth is not sustainable: Morgan Stanley
The growth of pharmaceutical production, which supported the GDP, is considered lumpy and volatile.
Singapore's equity market is top choice amongst ASEAN-5
It boasts of the highest dividend and cheapest valuation.
Business receipts grow 6.3% in Q3
Business receipts rose across all services industries.
Malaysia's headline inflation fell to 3.7% in October
Thanks to softening inflation in food and transport.
Southeast Asia's raised IPO funds hit 3-year high
A total of 144 IPOs raised $10.4b from January to October 2017.