Asia
Thai tourism turnaround derailed as tourist arrivals plunge 10.9% in July
Thai tourism turnaround derailed as tourist arrivals plunge 10.9% in July
The Private Investment Index also slipped by 3.4%
Korea’s account surplus reaches USD 7.9bn in July
Solid goods trade balance expected until year-end.
India's capital expenditure could surprise on the upside
Amid expected 2Q14 growth in the country.
Auspicious signs point to recovery in Korea domestic demand
Comprehensive policies are apparently doing the trick.
Decrease in Japan’s headline and core CPI expected this July
Unsurprising July macro data is also anticipated.
Indian economy likely expanded 4.9% YoY during 1QFY15
Notable upturn in industrial output likely contributed.
Philippine growth likely to return to 6% pace in 2Q14
Export growth improved, even if only modestly.
Malaysia’s strong 2Q GDP showing to lead to tighter policy stance
Amid higher than usual inflation.
Taiwan manufacturing PMI soared 55.8 in July
It's the highest in over 3 years.
Standard & Poor’s gives Philippines group ‘7’ ranking in assessment criteria
The Philippines' economic trend is stable.
Why Abenomics' stimulus policies could be backlashing against Japan
Wages are still struggling to keep up.
Japan GDP forecast revised to 1.2% following 2Q GDP revelation
The sales tax hike really had impact.
Higher July headline inflation rate expected in India
Following results of rising CPI inflation.
China's exports jumped to 14.5% YoY in July
However, imports declined 1.6% YoY.
Malaysia's June industrial production expected to still remain in the game
Despite exports shocking disappointment.
India's headline CPI inflation in July predicted to slightly increase to 7.9% YoY
Inflation likely up on higher vegetable prices.
China's oil and gas SOEs way ahead amid announcement of reforms
They've already introduced their own plans.
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