Taiwan's consumer price index (CPI) increased 1.34% y/y in August this year, as compared to the 1.33% y/y growth posted in July. As reported by Dow Jones International News, the inflation in the country was mainly stable during the period as compared to the previous month, as the increases in clothing and poultry prices were balanced by the decreases in vegetables and telecom services. The wholesale price index (WPI), a gauge of production costs, grew 3.85% y/y in August, as compared to the increase of 4.02% y/y registered in July. |
Hong Kong's composite interest rate declined 3 basis points (bps) registering 0.25% in February this year. As reported by News.gov.hk, the decrease in the composite rates was due to the decline ... more
Thailand's government is likely to offer financial support for export-oriented small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the indigenous industry, resulting in an increase in volume and value ... more
Singapore's small businesses are expected to be having concerns regarding the new and diverse government incentive schemes, which were announced in the recent Budget. As reported by ... more