Taiwan April exports ease on rise in real external demand

May 10, 2016 08:59 am UTC| Economy

The export orders in Taiwan eased in April, compared to the first quarter of the current fiscal, largely due to the remained flat majorly. However, Japanese demand for Taiwanese goods declined, which lent a slightly...

China eyes L-shaped growth on stable inflation, trade balance contracts

May 10, 2016 08:57 am UTC| Economy

China, the worlds second largest economy is expected to witness an L-shaped growth curve in the near term, barring prospects of a V or U-shaped growth, on recent data released by the Chinese government which lent a...

Super and personal tax tweaks will drive more people into the property market

May 06, 2016 01:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Australias federal government clearly sees its program of annual reductions in the company tax rate as the core element in its plan for jobs and growth. There is now a large though by no means uncontested body of...

Vital Signs Series

The interest rate cut that could lead to less business investment

May 06, 2016 01:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

This week has been consumed with the Federal Budget, featuring Scott Morrisons growth fantasy, and some timing tricks masquerading as good economic policy. And while the politics of economic policy in the budget have...

Extra steps required to ensure jobs plan delivers for young people

May 05, 2016 16:48 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The governments Youth-Jobs PaTH program to increase jobs, announced in the budget, is a step in the right direction but its success will depend on a number of factors. The program will see young jobseekers receive six...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

A blueprint for bringing local economies to life in South Africa

May 05, 2016 16:10 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

South Africa needs a radical change in its approach to local economic development. Beyond social security and central government transfers, each district and local municipal area needs a clear plan to attract investment...

Collectively UK PMIs signal near stalling of the economy in April

May 05, 2016 15:38 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

According to the PMI surveys, UK economic growth slowed sharply in the start of the second quarter. The three Markit/CIPS PMI surveys collectively indicated the weakest rate of expansion since March 2013, with growth...