Asia
Taiwan's monitoring indicators to remain in steady growth in August
Data will be released on Thursday.
South Korea's trade may have worsened in September
Exports may have dropped 6.7%.
South Korea's industrial production likely to have dropped 1.5% MoM
A more positive performance expected on annual basis.
Japan's new monetary easing framework viewed as positive to the market
Another 10bps policy cut expected in the coming months.
India seen to continue enjoying favorable BoP dynamics
2017 BoP surplus may reach US$20B from US$9.1B previously.
SME's confidence in China economy up in September
Confidence Index rose to 56 from 54.9 in August.
China, India seen to boost Asian refining and marketing industry
A sector turnaround is expected by 2018.
Japan's key August economic indicators likely remained lukewarm
IP forecasted to have risen 1.3% MoM.
Hong Kong Exports to remain in contractionary territory
Exports seen contracting by 1.9%YoY in August.
China's Internet of Things sector poised for robust growth in the next 5 years
Over 300 smart city initiatives have been launched.
Thailand mulls easing tourist vehicle ban
The law hits 80,000 Chinese tourists.
Japan's inflation seen bottoming out
It should rise to 1.0% by end-2016.
Bank of Indonesia rolls out surprise rate cut as credit growth tumbles
The regulator is likely to ease further, analysts say.
China’s debt-equity swap plan spells trouble for banks
Equities are riskier than loans.
Malaysia shrugs off fears of slowing growth
Domestic demand will keep the economy afloat.
Vietnam economy to emerge with strongest real GDP growth in ASEAN: analysis
Despite economic slowdown.
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