China's HSBC Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), a gauge of nationwide service sector activity, reduced to 52.0 in August this year, as compared to 53.1 registered in July. As reported by Dow Jones Global Equities News, the decrease in the PMI is likely to add to concern over a steep and persistent downturn in the economy. The country's services PMI eased during the period due to the sluggish new order intakes. |
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