Economy
China exports regain momentum in March
China exports regain momentum in March
It grew 8.9% yoy above market expectations and is fueling hopes of 13% export growth in 2012, says CIMB.
MAS "very concerned" over inflation
Inflation rate has been more persistent but MAS is yet to set a formal target for inflation.
Japan imposes tighter monetary policy
The Bank of Japan prepares to counter the 0.1% slowdown in monetary base and reaccelerate growth by taking on a more conservative approach.
Singapore non-executive directors second best-paid in ASEAN
Hay Group's report shows ASEAN banks lead the way in non-executive remuneration.
What drove up China's inflation to 3.6%?
Food prices rebounded in March and pushed the CPI a tad higher than last month's yoy growth pace.
China determined to survive trade setback
Retail sales pad slowdown in merchandise exports and growth is likely to remain in the 15-17% range in the coming months.
Straits Time Index rises by 0.55% in March
UOB KayHian reports that the final performance was helped by improving data points from developed markets.
Vietnam agriculture, aquaculture are investment worthy: Singapore minister
Minister Lim Hng Kiang encourages local businesses to supply critical capabilites to these fast-growing Vietnamese industries.
Philippine budget deficit shrinks by a whopping 34.4%
Thanks to modest spending growth coupled with the 13.7% rise in 2M11 total revenues.
Indonesia could face small current account deficit this year
A shortfall in revenue is looming even as the Federal Reserve promises low rates until 2014, says DBS.
Ready to start working from home?
Home-based positions could soon balloon with a new government call to adopt more flexible working set-ups.
Singapore's credit rating edge over HK explained
Fitch says Hong Kong's exposure to China's increasing risk prevented it from attaining Singapore's AAA rating.
54% of Singapore firms burdened by costs of unnecessary office space
Difficult access to cost effective capital also added to corporate distress, says Regus.
Wins still unclear in the Korean market
It's still an open game as the country reports a mixed bag of rebound in the GDP and unexpected declines in exports.
Chart of the Day: Recent data point to tech & manufacturing sector bottoming out
Downside risks however remain, cautions OCBC.
Temporary break for consumers in the Philippines?
The archipelago entered into a sweet spot of low inflation and higher growth in 2012, but things may soon change.
Risk consolidation escalates as growth bottoms out
Asian economies, including Singapore, will recover after hitting their lowest growth rates in Q1 and spur risk appetite.
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