Singapore's purchasing managers index (PMI) decreased to 49.1 in August this year, as compared with 49.8 in July. As reported by Dow Jones Global Equities News, the decline has been attributed to contraction in the overall PMI to a decline in new orders and a first-time contraction in stockholdings of finished goods and imports. The PMI for electronics sector improved to 50.7 during the period from 49.2 in July as new export orders and production output grew. |
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