Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

Centennial Asia Advisors

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<strong>Industrial production surged at its strongest annual pace since Jan 2013</strong>, growing 6.6% y/y in Feb 17 from 1.4% in Jan 17. Manufacturing output expanded 7.0% driven by electronic parts/components. Exports soared 13.7% in March, with strength in sectors as varied as semiconductors, flat screens, cosmetics and petrochemicals.</li>
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<strong>Durable goods underpin domestic trade growth:</strong> Retail sales expanded 0.5% y/y in Feb 17, down from 4.2% in Jan 17. However, retail sales of durable goods jumped 7.5% in Feb 17…</li>
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Industrial production surged at its strongest annual pace since Jan 2013, growing 6.6% y/y in Feb 17 from 1.4% in Jan 17. Manufacturing output expanded 7.0% driven by electronic parts/components. Exports soared 13.7% in March, with strength in sectors as varied as semiconductors, flat screens, cosmetics and petrochemicals.

Durable goods underpin domestic trade growth: Retail sales expanded 0.5% y/y in Feb 17, down from 4.2% in Jan 17. However, retail sales of durable goods jumped 7.5% in Feb 17…


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