Economy
Thailand set for unchanged rate till end 2012
There is probably little that a rate cut could do to boost growth at this point, says OCBC.
Malaysia inflation forecast at 1.5% yoy for September
There is room for monetary loosening when necessary, says OCBC.
Check out the biggest driver of China inflation
Consumer prices rose 1.9% as fuel price hikes were enforced twice this month.
China exports shocks analysts with 9.9% rise
This surprising growth was a big leap compared to the 2.7% data in August.
Here's why monetary easing is not necessary despite weak economy
Q3 may be the weakest quarter of the year but a rebound is due Q4, says Nomura.
This is why India is finally on the right economic track
Industrial output growth inched higher to 2.7%, but guess what the new inflation is.
Bank of Thailand to remain stubborn on policy rate
The 3% rate will stand pat amid push-and-pull between growth and inflation.
Inflation to remain bottomed out for Malaysia
Analysts expect inflation to hit 1.5-1.8% in the next months before reaching 2% by end-2012.
Here's why Taiwan must watch out for exports orders
The September surge in exports may be a one-time phenomenon.
Don't expect NODX to bounce back big time: analyst
Only a 2.5% rise is foreseen after the 10.6% drop.
Here are the culprits to the 1ppt dip in economic growth
The 1.3% growth was measly compared to last quarter's 2.3%.
Speculation could be pushing up Chinese yuan
Expectations are high that fresh economic support is coming, says BK Asset Management.
MAS keeps monetary policy unchanged, makes heads scratch
Central bank's confounding decision suggests inflation risk is top concern, not growth risk.
The main culprit for Singapore's devastating 3Q12 performance
Find out which sector's to blame with just a 0.7% increase.
Singapore proves pessimists wrong: technical recession averted in 3Q
Risks remain but MAS surprised market by not easing its monetary policy.
Chart of the Day: Singapore amongst highly indebted
Debt per adult in Singapore is nearly USD40,000.
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