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October 2013
China
India
Singapore
Vietnam
China:
Signs of stabilization
By Dr. Ira Kalish
Economy stabilizing
The Chinese government says that the economy is showing signs of stabilizing and that the
desired 7.5 percent rate of growth appears to
be attainable. The recent purchasing managers
indices (PMIs) for manufacturing suggest that the
manufacturing sector is rebounding after a period
of uncertainty. A PMI for manufacturing published by HSBC and Markit increased from 47.7 in
July to 50.1 in August.1 The shift above 50.0 indicates modest growth of the sector after a period of
decline. Moreover, this was the biggest month-tomonth gain in the PMI in three years. In addition, an official PMI published by the government
increased to a 16-month high of 51.0. There was
yet another sign that the Chinese economy is
stabilizing: It was reported that, in July, industrial
company profits were up 11.0 percent from a year
Urbanization
The Chinese government has set November as
the date for the Communist Partys next plenary
meeting. This is expected to be the meeting at
which the leadership will approve a detailed set of
reforms. Among the areas likely to be addressed
are financial market liberalization, privatization of
state-owned enterprises, reform of the household
registration system (hukou), and labor market
regulations. This will be an opportunity for the
leadership to set the agenda for the next five years.
This is widely anticipated especially because the
government has signaled that it is more concerned
with structural reforms than short-term stimulus.
One of the important drivers of economic
growth that the leadership wants to promote
is urbanization. Given that China has already
engaged in massive urbanization, this may seem
Endnotes
1. Markit, HSBC China Manufacturing PMI, September 2, 2013, http://www.markiteconomics.com/Survey/PressRelease.mvc/ddf3bd97162247348ab421d1f65527fb, accessed September 11, 2013.
2. National Bureau of Statistics of China, Industrial profits from principal business increased from January to July,
August 27, 2013, http://www.stats.gov.cn/english/pressrelease/t20130827_402922433.htm, accessed September 11,
2013.
3. UNDP China and Institute of Urban and Environmental Studies of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,
China National Human Development Report 2013, http://www.undp.org/content/dam/china/docs/Publications/
UNDP-CH_2013%20NHDR_EN.pdf, accessed September 3, 2013.
4. Bloomberg News, China urban migrants cost seen at least $6.8 trillion: Economy, August 28, 2013, http://www.
bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-28/china-urban-migrants-cost-seen-at-least-6-8-trillion-economy.html, accessed
September 3, 2013.
India:
Policies and confidence
crisis impact growth
By Dr. Rumki Majumdar
Heading toward an
unsustainable situation
The last time we visited the Indian economic
outlook in July, the economy was showing a few
Endnotes
1. Rumki Majumdar, India, Asia Pacific Economic Outlook, July 2013, http://dupress.com/articles/
asia-pacific-economic-outlook-july-2013-india.
2. The fiscal year in India begins on April 1 of the year referred.
3. The last bill has been passed by the lower house but is yet to be passed by the upper house.
Singapore:
Cause for optimism
By Akrur Barua
Weak investments to
weigh on growth in 2013;
reversal likely next year
Investment was a drag on the economy in
the first half of 2013, with gross fixed capital
formation declining 4.8 percent year over year.
Subdued external demand and a slowdown in
civil construction are the likely key causes for
this. However, the scenario is expected to change,
albeit slowly. Investments will benefit from
planned government investments in infrastructure, primarily transportation. Also, to counter
labor supply restrictions, firms are likely to invest
more in enhancing productivity. The government
is encouraging this and has earmarked about $4
billion to aid firms in the process. However, the
impact of all these actions is likely to be felt more
in 201415 than this year. Consequently, fixed
capital formation in 2013 will dip relative to 2012,
partially offsetting gains in private consumption
and exports.
Not surprisingly, higher government spending
on infrastructure, health, and social welfare will
aid wider GDP growth. Overall, the economy is
expected to grow at 2.32.6 percent this year. As
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