Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

Centennial Asia Advisors

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<strong>Industrial production ended the year on a strong note, </strong>growing 4.3% y/y in Dec 16, down from the upwardly revised 5.3% in Nov 16. In particular, ICT manufacturing grew at a rapid 8.7% in Dec 16, up from 6.3% in Nov 16. Stronger export demand is supporting South Korea’s production activity, especially for electronic parts and components.</li>
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<strong>Double-digit growth for exports and imports </strong>- the strongest since Feb 12 - heralded a strong start for South Korea in 2017. Exports increased 11.0% y/y in Jan 17…</li>
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Industrial production ended the year on a strong note, growing 4.3% y/y in Dec 16, down from the upwardly revised 5.3% in Nov 16. In particular, ICT manufacturing grew at a rapid 8.7% in Dec 16, up from 6.3% in Nov 16. Stronger export demand is supporting South Korea’s production activity, especially for electronic parts and components.

Double-digit growth for exports and imports - the strongest since Feb 12 - heralded a strong start for South Korea in 2017. Exports increased 11.0% y/y in Jan 17…


South Korea: Exports - The Saviour