Asia
Asian fintech funding skyrocketed 740% to US$16.8b in H1
Asian fintech funding skyrocketed 740% to US$16.8b in H1
Thanks to the US$14b funding round by China's Ant Financial.
Malaysia smashes forecasts with 6.2% GDP growth in Q3
The growth was driven by a surge in investment and exports.
Luxury spending in China beginning to recover
Thanks to consumers bringing back overseas spending.
ASEAN banks brace for weak loan demand and asset quality pressure in 2017
But they are generally well-placed to cope with the difficult credit environment.
Sluggish global demand poses headwind to India's GDP growth
High leverage will also be a factor.
Malaysia's exports suffer 0.9% drop in May
They were weaker than expected.
India's economic recovery is gradual: analysis
Economic growth breakdown puzzling and disappointing.
Headline PMIs broadly disappointing
LIttle upside expected in coming months.
Vietnam government hinting at pro-growth orientation
Although this could be difficult to achieve.
Japan economy grappling with traction even with policy efforts
Performance has been weaker than other advanced economies.
Margin pressure persists in China property
This is because of increasing competition.
Philippine BPO services exports to surpass remittances by 2017
Offsetting slower remittance growth.
Gradual recovery of India's economy projected for FY17 and FY18
To be supported by real disposable income.
Thailand reports weak labour productivity
In the context of its income and development levels.
Watching inflation minus food and energy as indicator for Japan economy proposed
The government has three inflation indicators currently.
3 reasons behind China's slowing economy
Debt-to-GDP forecast is lowered from 300% to 270%.
China April trade data disappoints in both exports and imports
Significant easing in sight in China.
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