Economy
China to nix high import tariffs to spur domestic demand
780 items have been approved for lower tariffs.
China to nix high import tariffs to spur domestic demand
780 items have been approved for lower tariffs.
December NODX will be just as lacklustre as November's
Sluggish manufacturing PMI says it all, according to Maybank.
India’s Wholesale Price Index draws a surprising decline
Rate cuts loom in 1H2013 amidst lower- than-expected drop to 7.24%.
NODX dips 2.5% in November
Slamming the 7.9% surge last month.
Singapore trade forecast: Mild deceleration in November
October steam is running out, predicts Moody's Analytics.
India's wholesale price inflation on an easing streak
This could encourage rate cuts this week.
Chart of the Day: Economy continues to moderate
Blame it on the decline in externally-oriented sectors.
Daily briefing: What Punggol East residents think about Palmer's move
Apparently they applaud the ex-MP for coming clean.
Bank of Korea keeps interest rates at 2.75%
No rate cut as domestic demand still anemic.
Daily briefing: Michael Palmer quits
The resigned MP of Punggol East SMC had an affair with a People's Association staff member.
Singapore is 8th priciest location in the world for expats
Just a notch above Hong Kong.
Don't get your hopes up for Singapore's labour market: analyst
Jobless rate is pegged at 1.9%.
This graphs shows GDP growth outlook is tumbling down
Expansion will be just 1.8% by end-2012.
Chart of the Day: It's downhill for wage growth
This is the result of combined weak growth and high inflation.
Philippines keeps an eye on real estate loans
As loan growth seemingly cools down to 15%.
Taiwan's policy discount rate to stand pat at 1.875%
It has remained steady for 3 quarters.
Malaysia's industrial production jumped 5.8% yoy in October
It's a sign of resilience, says BBVA.