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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for India Fell in August 2015

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for India decreased 0.7 percent in August to 102.8 (2010 = 100), following a 1.7 percent increase in July and a 0.1 percent decline in June. Positive contributors to the index were PMI: services business activity, cargo handled*, and the interest rate spread. On the other hand, merchandise exports, the real effective exchange rate, industrial production: capital goods*, the SENSEX stock prices index, and M3: bank credit to commercial sector declined in August.

Asian Biodegradable Plastics Market to Account for 32.3% Global Biodegradable Plastics Demand in 2018 Says a New Research Report

Global and China Biodegradable Plastics Market 2014-2018 Report says though Europe and North America dominate demand of biodegradable plastics worldwide, in recent years the Asian market has generated fast-growing demand, which is expected to represent 32.3% in 2018.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Korea Declines in July 2015

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Korea declined 0.3 percent in July to 109.3 (2010 = 100), following a 0.2 percent decline in June, and a 1.2 percent decline in May.

MNI India Consumer Sentiment Rises in August 2015

Decline in Inflation Expectations Provide Support for Rate Cut

India Biometrics Market to Grow at Over 35% Through 2020, Says TechSci Research

Growing need for data security coupled with extensive use of biometrics technology in government digitization projects to drive India biometrics market

India Adhesives Market to Reach 379 Thousand Metric Tons by 2020, Says TechSci Research

Growing demand from packaging, construction and automotive sectors to drive growth in India adhesives market through 2020

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Australia Decreased in June 2015

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Australia declined 0.2 percent in June to 104.5 (2010 = 100), following a 0.2 percent increase in May, and a 0.3 percent decline in April.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for India Increased in July 2015

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for India increased 1.5 percent in July to 103.1 (2010 = 100), following a 0.3 percent decline in June and a 1.3 percent decline in May. All eight LEI components advanced in July.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Korea Declines in June 2015

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Korea declined 0.2 percent in June to 109.5 (2010 = 100), following a 1.2 percent decline in May, and a 0.6 percent increase in April.

IFC Ramps up Investments in Pakistan to Spur Development and Economic Growth

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group has ramped up investments in Pakistan over the past year, with a focus on renewable energy to address the country's power shortage, and loans to banks to boost financial inclusion, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

MNI India Business Sentiment Down as Export Growth Falls

Impact of the June Interest Rate Cut Proves to be Short-Lived

Frost & Sullivan expects a 15% growth rate in the Australian digital systems signage market by 2020

~ Retail chains, shopping centres, telecommunications, banking and fast foods are fastest growing segments ~

New Econsultancy and Adobe Study Reveals Extent of Mobile-First Business Transformation in Asia Pacific

38% of respondents in Asia Pacific said they have a defined mobile strategy that goes out at least 12 months - a higher percentage than in either Europe (34%) or North America (31%). Furthermore, 33% of APAC respondents agreed that mobile activities are central to their overall business and how they engage with customers. This compares to 32% of respondents in North America and 26% in Europe, reflecting how the mobile-first business transformation is being led by Asia Pacific.