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Manufacturing PMI shows first contraction in 4 months
Integration a pipe dream but regional bourses to continue thriving as economies boom
The $1bn rail link was designed to ease congestion
Survey points to optimism as US and China near trade deal
South-east Asians overwhelmingly support open markets. Their leaders do not.
FTCR survey finds rising incomes sustain household consumption across most of Asean 5
Improved economic sentiment in Vietnam and the Philippines also boosts regional index
Pence takes veiled swipe at Beijing’s regional ambitions ahead of Trump-Xi meeting at G20
States raise antitrust games after being caught flat-footed by Grab and Uber
Political sentiment index also fell in the Philippines and Thailand
Nations examine offensive options amid allegations of Chinese intrusions
Vietnam most vulnerable but current accounts in Indonesia and Philippines are fragile
Unaligned interests leave border development uncoordinated
Japan is region’s biggest investor but data show Beijing’s influence is growing fast
Ruling bloc favourite to win but rural Malay support for the opposition could surge
Ride-sharing services become more popular while rail projects suffer delays
Nevertheless, FTCR survey shows a majority of urbanites favour constitutional change
Stellar growth rate will be sustained this year but reform momentum is crucial
Prime minister tries to derail opposition with promises of money and jobs for the poor
Survey shows shift towards political pessimism in Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand
Household income expanded at a stable rate but borrowing and spending growth decelerated
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