14 November, 2018
By Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research and Economics and Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic
HIGHLIGHTS 3Q18 GDP growth: In line with expectation 3Q18 real GDP growth of 5.2% yoy was supported by investment activity and public consumption whereas net exports remained a drag on GDP growth. We revise
8 November, 2018
Photo credit: Real Estate TRADE, ECONOMY, AND INVESTMENT CAMBODIA EBA withdrawal could affect Cambodia’s real estate sector (7 November 2018) The potential discontinuation of the European Union’s duty-free trade privileges under its
7 November, 2018
Photo credit: CGTN Economy, Investment and Trade English language Smart FTAX to help facilitate trade (5 November 2018) The English language version of China’s Smart FTAX System was launched on the sidelines of
7 November, 2018
By Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research and Economics and Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic
HIGHLIGHTS 3Q18 direct investments Direct investments (DI) fell 5.7% yoy to US$12.5bn in 3Q18 due to a deeper contraction in foreign direct investments (FDI) of 20.2% yoy to US$6.6bn. DI in manufacturing sector was
1 November, 2018
31 October, 2018
File Photo Economy, Investment and Trade Bright prospects for China-ASEAN economic ties in the next 20 years (26 October 2018) China’s economic boom and increasing income levels augur well for its ASEAN partners
30 October, 2018
ASEAN and China must collaborate closely to ensure the success of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in the region (From left) Professor Christopher Coker, Director of LSE IDEAS; Tan Sri Dr. Munir Majid,
26 October, 2018
Photo credit: The Korea Herald TRADE, ECONOMY, AND INVESTMENT MYANMAR Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) promotes the country’s investment prospects in Hong Kong (22 October 2018) The Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) held a
24 October, 2018
Photo credit: New Mandala Economy, Investment and Trade China to expand trade and investment relations with Vietnam and Cambodia (19 October 2018) China will enhance cooperation in areas such as trade and investment
23 October, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS Striking the right balance Key elements to watch in Budget 2019: Detailed fiscal framework, spending adjustments and revenue enhancements, like asset sales and taxes. Budget deficit to widen to 3.5-3.7% of GDP in
