Economy

Vietnam to miss 5.2% economic growth target

A government official warned that slow exports and constrained domestic consumption will continue.

Bank of Thailand kicks off new rules to 'protect' currency

Companies will be listed in the local stock market to purchase overseas securities and derivatives.

Japan's exports tumble 10.3%

Blame it on exports to China decling by 14.1% and the recent diplomatic spat between the two.

Japan's trade deficit balloons to a record-high JPY980bn

Apparently, the surge in imports should be a one-off phenomenon.

Thailand manufacturing forecast to post sluggish growth

The weak external demand at the same time continues to be a drag to Thai export growth.

Philippines' central bank may cut overnight borrowing rate

But there's no pressure to enforce the 25bps slash soon.

Singaporeans wary over higher inflation

Consumers expect inflation to rise 4.57%.

Malaysia inflation still lowest in 'emerging Asia'

The 1.3% inflation is lowest since February 2010.

China's foreign direct investment inflows slide 6.8%

This is in conflict with positive macro readings.