Economy
Thailand's full-year growth forecast to miss BOT estimate
Thailand's full-year growth forecast to miss BOT estimate
OCBC expects a decent 5.5% growth, or below the 6% estimate set by BOT Governor Prasarn.
Thailand economy maintains growth momentum
Trade and domestic demand data suggest the economy maintained growth momentum in April to May, says DBS.
Indonesia's rising imports contribute to widening trade balance
Imports of Indonesia have remained robust as the domestic demand-driven economy outperformed its peers, says DBS.
Resilient domestic demand keeps HK trade from crashing
Positive wage growth also had a hand in keeping trade at levels still "comfortably above" the 2008 crisis, says HSBC.
Thailand inflation to inch up to 3.4% in 2H12
Bounty rice supply, government measures and wage hikes are expected to cap inflation.
Malaysia to suffer price pressure in end-2012
Good news rice supply is at a 73% level of self-sufficiency.
Indonesia 2012 inflation to plateau to 4.6%
Blame it on the nasty weather condition.
China manufacturing PMI to surge to five-month high
China's PMI is pegged at 51.2 at start of Q3, said HSBC.
US drought to push Singapore inflation up
The second driest weather in 118 years experienced by US in June-July this year spells trouble ahead.
Taiwan's industrial production data point to weak GDP growth
June industrial production came in lower than expected at -2.4% YoY.
Singapore inflation on track for further easing
Inflation will simmer below the raging levels seen in H1 2012 but will still remain above its historical average, says the government.
Inflation affects all Singaporeans squarely
All income brackets from the lowest 20% to the highest 20% effectively had to bear inflation increases in the 3.9-4.1% range in 1H12.
Singapore slated for 6th WTO trade policy review
The trade delegate heading to Geneva plans to re-assure the body of the country's continued openness despite economic uncertainty.
Inflation hovers above 5% for the 4th month in June
DMG analysts slam hopes that prices could ease off as quickly as possible- learn why.
Food price hike looms in China
But China's agricultural independence may be enough to cushion price shocks.
Thailand to reject monetary easing policies
The measly 6% growth forecast for the Bank of Thailand is not enough to push it towards rate cuts soon.
Japan ready to take action if needed
A strong JPY has a significant impact on Japanese exports, says Finance Minister Azumi.
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