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The Philippines takes a breather as inflation slows sharply in September

The Philippines takes a breather as inflation slows sharply in September

Thanks to subdued food and transport costs.

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Indonesia’s fuel prices to hike by 20-30% in the next 2 years

It would probably surge inflation by 6-7%.

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Thailand's CPI inflation eases to 1.75% YoY in September

It's the lowest level to date.

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China policies seek to spur investments in R&D, technology upgrade

It also wants faster FAI depreciation.

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Japan's industrial production shockingly falls by 1.5% MoM

Drifting from consensus by a wide margin.

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Expect India's CPI readings to swing significantly near-term

Inflation could have a volatile trend, meanwhile.

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Thailand's export growth disappoints with -7.4% YoY in August

It's the lowest since late-2011.

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Indonesia taking modest steps for the road to fiscal discipline: Moody's

Small steps, but they've a big impact.

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Headroom is tight for renminbi to appreciate

Weak China economy growth is involved.

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Taiwan's central bank freezes discount rate at 1.875%

No mention of rate hikes resumption.

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India dead set on reviving its manufacturing sector

Hopefully 'Make in India' campaign does the trick.

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Japan-style CPI slowed 1.1% y-o-y in July

Declines in energy prices were pinpointed.

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Indonesia facing different economic pressures compared to ASEAN-5 peers

In line with falling commodity prices.

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Clamor for Bank Indonesia to be more active in stimulating GDP intensifies

But the bank's efforts are are apparently underappreciated.

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Rate hike expectations in the coming quarters gaining build-up in Taiwan

But a rate hike could be premature.

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Shocking slowdown: China home resales drop unexpectedly in August

Tighter credit conditions are weighing on first-time buyers.

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China pledges investment commitments worth USD 20bn to India

It was a very fruitful visit.

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