Economy

Chart of the Day: Here are the services sector's expectations for Q4

Chart of the Day: Here are the services sector's expectations for Q4

A weighted 19% of firms expressed a positive outlook.

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Singapore's aging population is biggest hurdle to its strong rebound

Same goes for five other Asian countries.

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India's tax revenue growth jump 9.1%

All thanks to robust growth for direct and indirect tax collection.

Asia

Thailand's inflation eyed to inch down 3.3%

But the government must focus on exports.

Asia

Indonesia to get a rebound in trade post-August slump

But exports still likely to remain weak.

Asia

Chart of the Day: Real estate sector sees dark skies ahead

Almost 2 in 10 remain bearish.

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Manufacturers insist bearish view on business conditions

20% sees depressing situations ahead.

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Malaysia's central bank to review inflation trend

There might be a need to alter the current interest rate.

Asia

Korea's inflation eyed to stick to 1.9%

The economy must not worry about inflation anyway, says anaylst.

Asia

India's benchmark rate stands pat at 8%

But cash reserve ratio was cut by 25bps to 4.25%.

Asia

Singapore still #1 in World Bank Doing Business rankings

Singapore beats 184 countries on business-friendliness.

News

Japan's recovery "stalled' as September IP sinks: BBVA

Biggest monthly decline since 2011 earthquake.

Asia

2013 economic growth may dip below potential rate: MAS

But employment will remain at full swing.

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Japan industrial production growth disappoints

The September figure was below market estimate of -7.1%.

Asia

The Philippines would have to wait for investment grade

It will be some time before then, says analyst.

Asia

Check out India's 'roadmap for fiscal consolidation'

Fiscal deficit is now pegged to hit 5.3% of GDP.

Asia

Taiwan GDP under threat of measly growth

But at least the expected 0.7% growth is still better than last quarter's.

Asia