Economy

Inflation to remain bottomed out for Malaysia

Analysts expect inflation to hit 1.5-1.8% in the next months before reaching 2% by end-2012.

Here's why Taiwan must watch out for exports orders

The September surge in exports may be a one-time phenomenon.

Don't expect NODX to bounce back big time: analyst

Only a 2.5% rise is foreseen after the 10.6% drop.

Here are the culprits to the 1ppt dip in economic growth

The 1.3% growth was measly compared to last quarter's 2.3%.

Speculation could be pushing up Chinese yuan

Expectations are high that fresh economic support is coming, says BK Asset Management.

MAS keeps monetary policy unchanged, makes heads scratch

Central bank's confounding decision suggests inflation risk is top concern, not growth risk.

The main culprit for Singapore's devastating 3Q12 performance

Find out which sector's to blame with just a 0.7% increase.

Singapore proves pessimists wrong: technical recession averted in 3Q

Risks remain but MAS surprised market by not easing its monetary policy.

Chart of the Day: Singapore amongst highly indebted

Debt per adult in Singapore is nearly USD40,000.

Here's why this is Korea's last interest rate slash for the year

But the catch is that the 25bps cut was not unanimous.

Here's how the Companies Act amendments will help businesses

Look forward to reduced regulatory burden and lower compliance costs, among other boons.

Thailand government has enough room to support the economy, says Finance Minister

A rating upgrade for Thailand is expected amidst improved fundamentals.

Should Singapore rethink tightened foreign labour inflow policy amid inflation spikes?

Technical recession is looming and experts are wary over stagflation.

Malaysia industrial production to dip 2.3%

This will be the economy's first contraction since July last year.

85% of Singaporeans expect economy to deteriorate in the next six months

Survey says Singaporeans are the most pessimistic in Asia.