Asia
India's real GDP inched up to 7.5% in January to March 2015
This is from a revised 6.6% in 3Q.
Indonesia's CPI inflation break forecasts as it hit 7.2%
It's the highest in a year.
Korea's second quarter growth feared to be weaker than expected
Manufacturing numbers have been nosediving.
Is the Chinese equity bubble about to burst soon?
Economic fundamentals remain downbeat.
China's early recovery outlook dampened by slowdown
This involves investment and monetary growth.
China under threat from extend-and-pretend approach to debt
Local government debt stands at 32% of the GDP.
Malaysia's palm oil producers under threat as El Nino rears its ugly head
The cash crop's yields could crash by 20%.
Thailand's growth prospects "dimmest" among ASEAN nations: Moody’s
Domestic recovery remains fragile.
Is China's domestic consumption susceptible to leakage to increased tourism spending?
Its consumption is bigger than HK's, notably.
China industrial production disappoints with only 5.6% y/y March growth
A brighter April generally is being sought.
Asia-10's growth predicted to hit 6.3% again in 2015, 2016
Will fluctuation in inflation change this big time?
Will the Indian government deliver its ambitious infrastructure projects this year?
Analysts are feeling uncertain.
India’s external debt continues to surge
The value is now 23.2% of GDP.
Thailand’s tourism sector to get boost from martial law lift
Visitor arrivals surged 40% after 6 months.
Indonesia’s tight monetary policy bias to persist
The government has raised fuel prices by 7.5% over the weekend.
Japan’s CPI figures to move into the negative territory by mid-2015
And stay flat in the next several months.
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