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MERS deepens economic gloom in South Korea

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SOUTH KOREA

Economic growth in 2015 has been slower than forecast, with exports slowing and domestic demand weak. Now the outbreak of MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) that began on May…

Gloomy sentiment will spur stimulus in South Korea

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SOUTH KOREA

The recent fall in the price of oil was expected to provide a timely boost to the South Korean economy, but its performance in the first quarter of 2015, though rebounding from…

Japan recovery will rely on investment and exports

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JAPAN

Weak consumer spending data had already suggested the decline was coming, and the GDP data bore this out: real household consumption (excluding imputed rent) fell a sharp 3.5%…

Economic 'escape velocity' hinges on Japan's consumers

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JAPAN

The Japanese economy seems unable to get up to cruising speed. One impediment after another has caused growth to lag expectations. The most recent indicators suggest that next…

Weak GDP growth makes case for more easing in Japan

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JAPAN

The previous quarter's output was revised upward to 2.0% from the original 1.7%. For the first six months, Japan has grown at a bit more than 1.1% (annualised) -- above its…

Japan's growth prospects rest on household consumption

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JAPAN

Household consumption, government investment and housing contributed to the decline. Non-residential investment was strongly positive and trade also contributed to GDP as imports…

Prospects for South-east Asia to end-2022

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PROSPECTS H2 2022

Prospects for South-east Asia to end-2022.

China slowdown will force South Korea to adapt

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SOUTH KOREA

The effect of China's economic slowdown on South Korea.