Indonesia

Foreign direct investment rose by 30.3% for the first half of 2012.

Most of the inflows are concentrated in mining and base chemicals.

Imports of Indonesia have remained robust as the domestic demand-driven economy outperformed its peers, says DBS.

Blame it on the nasty weather condition.

A strong JPY has a significant impact on Japanese exports, says Finance Minister Azumi.

They do not meet the new financial health standards, says BI Governor Nasution.

Coal and palm oil prices dropped 30% and 16% respectively since 1Q11.

The new ownership rules, which aim to strengthen corporate governance within the entire banking industry, will be subjected to both local and foreign investors.

Banks can own only a maximum of 40% in another bank.

Latest domestic car sales hit a record high amidst strong domestic growth.

Depressed commodity prices and policy headwinds will weigh on exports in the immediate term, says DBS.

The 16-year record will not be repeated.

The ongoing Eurozone crisis prompted Bank of Indonesia to make downward revision.

Rate cuts unlikely until 2013, says OCBC.

The central bank, says DBS, will be striking a balancing act between growth, inflation, outflows, and the rupiah.

BI Governor Darmin Nasution said the Rupiah may be more stable in the fourth quarter on capital inflows.