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IMF Cuts Economic Growth Forecast For Emerging Asia, World
The IMF said the Delta variant and the slowing of vaccinations are to blame for the downgrade. The IMF said the Delta variant and the slowing of vaccinations are to blame for the downgrade. -
China A Bright Spot As Asia Sinks To Worst Recession This Year
The International Monetary Fund said the downgrade for Asia "reflects a sharper contraction, notably in India, the Philippines and Malaysia." The International Monetary Fund said the downgrade for Asia "reflects a sharper contraction, notably in India, the Philippines and Malaysia." -
Singapore’s Economy Slumps To Slowest In Decade
The Singaporean economy slowed down in the fourth quarter of 2019, the latest data revealed. The Singaporean economy slowed down in the fourth quarter of 2019, the latest data revealed. -
Singapore Snaps Manufacturing Growth Streak
Singapore’s manufacturing output declined in November following months of stable growth. Singapore’s manufacturing output declined in November following months of stable growth. -
South Korea, Cambodia Progress On Potential FTA
South Korea and Cambodia have agreed to launch a feasibility study that could later give birth to a free trade agreement between the two sides. South Korea and Cambodia have agreed to launch a feasibility study that could later give birth to a free trade agreement between the two sides. -
Philippines, South Korea Still On Deadlock In FTA
The Philippines and South Korea are aiming to conclude talks on their FTA by next year. The Philippines and South Korea are aiming to conclude talks on their FTA by next year. -
Japan Sees 9.2 Percent Slump In October Exports
Japan exceeded pessimistic forecasts for its exports in October, marking a three-year record low. Japan exceeded pessimistic forecasts for its exports in October, marking a three-year record low. -
Thailand Jobs On Survival Mode Amid Slowing Economy
The slowing global economy is largely affecting jobs in Thailand. The slowing global economy is largely affecting jobs in Thailand. -
Joko Widodo Slams Importing As A ‘Hobby’
Jokowi is unhappy about Indonesia’s fondness for importing. Will his call ring in the ears of his people? Jokowi is unhappy about Indonesia’s fondness for importing. Will his call ring in the ears of his people? -
Private Consumption To Drive Q3 Growth In Malaysia
Growth in Malaysia’s economy for the third quarter is expected to have been supported by steady private consumption. Growth in Malaysia’s economy for the third quarter is expected to have been supported by steady private consumption.