Asia
Korea’s GDP grows 3.4% in 3Q11
The country’s exports were the biggest winners, posting strong growth of 2% for the quarter.
Korea’s GDP grows 3.4% in 3Q11
The country’s exports were the biggest winners, posting strong growth of 2% for the quarter.
China and other growth economies take centre stage in new financial order
Global report confirms changes to international financial map.
Taiwanese exporters risk going bust in China
Slowing overseas orders are raising fears of Taiwanese export producers going bankrupt in China’s Guangdong province.
Asia Pacific firms use health programs and choice in benefits
The move to address economic challenges of cost containment and ongoing war for talent.
Chinese government keeps SMEs in a bind
They are seen as the unfortunate but necessary collateral damage in order to slow down inflation and restructure the economy.
Japan’s exports rise 2% in September
The continued rise in exports is a positive sign showing that the country is nearing sustainable recovery.
China’s flash manufacturing PMI rebounds to five-month high of 51.1 in October
It seems like Chinese manufacturing activity is gearing for a strong performance in 4Q11.
Korea’s GDP growth may have eased to 2.3% in 3Q11
As investments in the manufacturing segment have declined due to worries about global recession.
Young workers more satisfied with their employers than overall workforce
Yet research showed they are more likely to be thinking about leaving.
Taiwan’s export order growth may have dropped to 3.2% in September
The declining demand from China has been a big drag on the country’s exports since the beginning of this year.
China’s economic growth eases to 9.1% in 3Q11
On the other hand, industrial production posted a surprising growth of 13.8% in September, having been driven by the heavy industries.
China’s GDP may have surged 9.4% in 3Q11
As the country’s external trade has been resilient, with exports advancing 20.5% this quarter.
Malaysia’s inflation may have risen to 3.4% in September
Domestic inflationary pressure will likely keep inflation above 3% for the rest of the year.
China’s retail property market to be robust in 4Q11
Demand for retail space will be huge as 75m households will be joining the “middle class” by 2015, boosting consumer spending.
China’s export growth plummets to 7-month low of 7.1% in September
HSBC views a soft landing ahead for the country despite weakening export demand from the West.
Malaysia’s industrial production expands at six-month high of 3% in August
The rebound was led by an upswing in the index heavy weight manufacturing, which rose 4.8%.
India’s industrial production may have dropped to 5% in August
However, the main problem for India right now is its unceasing inflation as fuel prices are raised despite falling global oil prices.
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