Indonesia
Indonesia's Current Account falls in deficit
Indonesia's Current Account falls in deficit
Analyst said monthly trade data suggest this has likely continued in 1Q12.
Why is the Indonesian household sector so resilient?
Private consumption will only ease slightly to 4.5% in 1Q12 as consumer loans and retail sales remain fairly brisk.
AsiaPac passenger traffic up in February
Beijing leads the highest passenger growth at 5.9 million in the region.
Indonesia could face small current account deficit this year
A shortfall in revenue is looming even as the Federal Reserve promises low rates until 2014, says DBS.
Phillips Securities sees positive outcome in Danamon acquisition
DBS has the funding capabilities to increase Danamon’s growth.
Indonesia's sovereign upgrade triggers heavy windfalls
Moody's lists down the far-reaching boons of their recent lifting of Indonesia to investment grade.
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Find out why investors in the IDR bond market are treading with care.
Fuzzy regulations not helping the Indonesian coal sector
Strong growth is already locked in and a clearer regulatory framework would only provide more push, said Fitch.
Is Bank of Indonesia's surprise rate cut worrisome?
The unexpected 25bps rate cut raises alarms that inflationary risks are being underestimated, says OCBC.
Indonesia should be wary of inflation next: RBS
Its economy may be expanding despite weakened global demand but inflationary risks abound.
Indonesia to grow 6.1% in 2012: HSBC
Global weakness that has strangled export-oriented economies will have a less impact on its expansion.
Why Indonesia's inflation easing streak may end
Inflation will spike up again when government imposes higher electricity tarrifs and tweaks fuel subsidies.
Inflation pressures loom as Bank Indonesia keeps policy rates on hold
BI is expected to lower rates further, but an economist believes this will eventually necessitate a policy reversal.
Indonesia’s inflation eases to 4.2% in November
Except for food, however, inflation of other categories either held steady or rose higher.
Indonesia’s GDP may have grown 6.7% in 3Q11
DBS says 6.4% growth for 2011 is attainable as consumer spending has been resilient.
Strong domestic demand may buoy Indonesia’s GDP to 6.3% in 2011
As consumption spending is expected to remain stable at 4.8% in 2011 and 2012.
Indonesia’s GDP rises 6.5% in 2Q11
However, inflation pressures are still lurking as August core inflation reached a two-year high of 5.2% y-o-y.
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