Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

Centennial Asia Advisors

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<h2>South Korea: Economy slows as headwinds continue to hit</h2><ul>
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Economy slows in 3Q16. GDP grew 2.7% y/y in 3Q16, down from 3.3% in 2Q16. Government consumption expenditure helped support growth while private consumption lagged. However, the slight uptick in investment was more promising.</li>
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Trade is recovering: Exports of goods and services rose 2.9% y/y in 3Q16, on the back of 1.9% in 2Q16. Imports of goods and services rose 4.6% y/y in 3Q16, up from 3.3% in 2Q16.</li>
</ul>Assessment: Headwinds continue to batter…

South Korea: Economy slows as headwinds continue to hit

Economy slows in 3Q16. GDP grew 2.7% y/y in 3Q16, down from 3.3% in 2Q16. Government consumption expenditure helped support growth while private consumption lagged. However, the slight uptick in investment was more promising.

Trade is recovering: Exports of goods and services rose 2.9% y/y in 3Q16, on the back of 1.9% in 2Q16. Imports of goods and services rose 4.6% y/y in 3Q16, up from 3.3% in 2Q16.
Assessment: Headwinds continue to batter…

Diverging Fortunes Among East Asian Exporters