Economy

Tight labor market preventing a Singapore stimulus response

Central bank has its hands tied even as economy likely contracted in 3Q, notes BBVA.

Tight labor market preventing a Singapore stimulus response

Central bank has its hands tied even as economy likely contracted in 3Q, notes BBVA.

Hopes fade for a NODX rebound in end-2012

NODX declined for the second straight month in September.

Malaysia Q3 GDP outlook to be revised down

Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Husni Hanadziah said that this is due to falling trade figure.

China troubled over US monetary stimulus

It is adding to the instability on global financial markets, Deputy Foreign Minister said.

Vietnam exports eyed to outstrip US$109.5b target

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is confident as exports surged to a 3-quarter high.

China inflation drops to 1.9%

But the economy must brace for CPI inflation increase in the fourth quarter.

India inflation rockets to 7.81%

Blame this increase on the mid-September hike in administered fuel prices.

What to expect from tomorrow's export figure release

After a massive 10.6% drop in August NODX figure,  what could be next?

China 3Q12 GDP growth forecast at 7.4% YoY

The expected figure is down from 7.6% in 2Q as growth momentum has been decelerating.

Asian companies growing more competitive and aggressive: E&Y report

Developed-market counterparts running scared at how Singapore firms, others in region are expanding.

Singapore economy to grow by up to 2.5% in 2012

The economy grew by a mere 1.3% in 3Q12.

Vietnam to go 'drastic'

Year-end inflation target is below 10%, says OCBC.

Thailand set for unchanged rate till end 2012

There is probably little that a rate cut could do to boost growth at this point, says OCBC.

Malaysia inflation forecast at 1.5% yoy for September

There is room for monetary loosening when necessary, says OCBC.

Check out the biggest driver of China inflation

Consumer prices rose 1.9% as fuel price hikes were enforced twice this month.

China exports shocks analysts with 9.9% rise

This surprising growth was a big leap compared to the 2.7% data in August.