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US dollar unchanged despite disappointing GDP, durable goods orders amid stimulus hopes

The US dollar fell across the board on Friday (Jan 27) as data showed the US economy expanded less than expected in the fourth quarter and the durable goods orders continued to fall against expectations of a rise. Jan 27, 2017

Singapore factory-gate inflation fastest in five years on oil price rise

Singapore said the import and export price index too rose more than expected in December. Jan 27, 2017

Peso, shares down as Philippines Q4 GDP data disappoints

The Philippine GDP growth moderated to 6.6% annually in the three months to December from 7% in the previous two quarters. Jan 26, 2017

Singapore 2016 employment growth lowest since 2003

Local employment grew modestly in 2016 and foreign employment contracted, the labour ministry said in its report. Jan 26, 2017

Singapore CPI Inflation returns after two years

Core inflation, excluding accommodation and private road transport stands at 1.2 percent. Jan 23, 2017

China GDP beats expectations to grow 6.8% in third quarter

Analysts say a cooling property market can be one of the major threats to China's economy in 2017. Jan 20, 2017

Singapore December exports jump on back of 40% rise in China shipments

Non-oil domestic exports grow 9.4 percent, petrochemicals shipment jumps 28.5 percent. Jan 17, 2017

Malaysian central bank pledges steps to steady Ringgit after fall below 4.5 against dollar

Bank Negara Governor Muhammad Ibrahim assures there are no plans to bring in capital controls. Jan 14, 2017

Trump names trade hawk and China critic Robert Lighthizer as US trade tsar

Lighthizer now gets a second go at his anti-free trade crusade, with the theatre shifting to China and the Southeast Asia. Jan 4, 2017

Strong Q4 rebound helps Singapore avoid recession; GDP rises 1.8% on year

A sharp rebound in manufacturing and services helped GDP to expand 9.1 percent quarter on quarter. Jan 3, 2017

China to relax foreign investment norms as part of 'Made in China 2025 Strategy'

'Besides advanced technology and experience in management, China also need capital investment from overseas' Dec 30, 2016

Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia sign currency deal amid decline against greenback

The Malaysian ringgit, Thai baht and Indonesian rupiah have fallen against the US dollar this year. Dec 24, 2016

At 6.5% China GDP growth rate will hit new 25-year low in 2017

China's top leaders chose to stick to a "prudent and neutral" monetary policy in 2017. Dec 19, 2016

Malaysian ringgit plunges to weakest level since Asian economic collapse in 1998

The continued oil slump and the fall in current account surplus to 13-year lows also contribute to the ringgit's decline. Dec 19, 2016

Singapore dollar will drop to '2009 recession levels' in six months as MAS set to cut rates

Analyst says currency's weakening has become inevitable as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is set to start easing in April. Dec 17, 2016
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