Asia
India’s Nov CPI inflation eases as one-off factors drag production
India’s Nov CPI inflation eases as one-off factors drag production
Gradual disinflation is underway.
Bank Indonesia leaves rate unchanged
After hiking pre-emptively last month.
Uncovering the culprits behind the ringgit’s unprecedented weakness
It has fallen 11% since August.
Philippine exports disappoint at 2.9% in October
Markets have expected a double-digit showing.
Gradual recovery underway for India’s economy
With a structural boost over the next two or three years.
Disinflationary pressures persist for China as CPI slipped to four-year low in November
Blame it on falling commodity prices.
Public investment growth in Thailand continues to lag
The government is lacking in specific details regarding its plans.
Indonesia to shift towards floating subsidized fuel price
To increase transparency of the subsidy program.
Japan megabanks shares see megagrowth despite slowing economy
Returns are double the regional average.
Thailand’s October exports up on the back of stronger shipments
And a recovering agriculture sector.
Indonesia targets US$450b worth of infrastructure projects in the next 5 years
Maritime spending to take up 15% of total amount.
Thailand’s GDP growth expected to accelerate to 4.5%, tops
Amid higher fiscal spending.
First time in 4 years: India’s deposits outpace credit growth
Amid wary banking system and subdued demand conditions.
Second sales tax hike postponed from Oct 2015 to Apr 2017
Following release of a disappointing GDP.
Philippines’ overseas foreign workers’ remittances reach 7.9%
It’s the highest this year.
Korea GDP set to climb to 0.9% in 3Q
Recovery is expected following the ferry disaster.
Indonesia braces itself for a 45% subsidized fuel price hike
And it could happen on November.
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