Economy

Here's why Taiwan is likely pressured to cut rates

Here's why Taiwan is likely pressured to cut rates

Inflation dropped to 1%.

Asia

Bank of Korea surprisingly cut benchmark interest rate by 25 bps

Despite woes of 'stoking household borrowing'.

Asia

India's industrial production predicted to jump a measly 1.1%

Thanks to a slight pickup from supply-oriented industries.

Asia

Why China is due for more positive monthly data results

Signs pointing to modest economic pickup.

Asia

9 in 10 SEA firms predict local economies to grow 5%

Regional outlook is getting more positive.

Asia

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Commentary

China's exports growth rebounded to 14.7% in April

But exports to G3 continued to slide.

Asia

Japan's current account surplus predicted to hit JPY300b

Still better than February's number.

Asia

Philippines' March exports feared to contract 7.5%

How will overall export growth be affected?

Asia

Malaysia's GDP pegged to hit 5.5%

Government to keep policy rate at 3%.

Asia

Philippines' inflation dropped to 12-month low of 2.6%

Will rate cuts come next?

Asia

China reveals implementation plans for reforms

Interest rate liberalization to ensue.

Asia

Australia shocks everyone with a surprise rate cut to 2.75%

Rate has bee unchanged since December.

Asia

Chart of the Day: Check out Singapore's PMI progress versus Asian peers

Good news is that it's still above 50.

News

Why Philippines is still basking in a sweet spot of growth

3% inflation forecast has been penciled in.

Asia

Taiwan's exports to climb a measly 3.3%

But full recovery will be delayed until 2H.

Asia

Chart of the Day: Singapore's core inflation to hit 2% in 2H

Slightly above historical average.

News