Asia Economics Weekly Singapore’s strong Q2 is not the start of a robust recovery Singapore’s economy posted its strongest gain in two years in Q2. We are raising our full-yearforecast for 2013 but, as this Weekly explains, last quarter’s good performance will not be thestart of a... 15th July 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly IMF deal no solution to Pakistan's woes Pakistan has reached an initial agreement with the IMF for a US$5.3bn loan. The deal should avert a balance of payments crisis but, as this Weekly explains, the conditions attached to the loan will... 8th July 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Would a US manufacturing recovery be a threat to Asia? Concerns that a manufacturing renaissance in the US could negate the benefits for Asia of stronger US growth are probably overblown. But with the euro-zone and Chinese economies still subdued, Asian... 1st July 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly What does Abenomics mean for the rest of Asia? Hopes that the policies of Prime Minister Abe’s new government will transform the outlook for Japan’s economy have lifted sentiment in the country. This Weekly takes a look at the implications of... 24th June 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Should Asia be worried by recent currency weakness? Asian currencies have fallen sharply in recent weeks as worries about the consequences of a scaling back of quantitative easing continue to build. This Weekly looks at the macro impact of the sell-off... 17th June 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Asian currencies take a tumble A number of Asian currencies have experienced big falls against the US dollar over the past few weeks. This Weekly looks at which currencies have been hit the hardest, the factors behind the recent... 10th June 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Inflation to remain low in Emerging Asia Inflation has fallen sharply across most of Asia over the past few months, giving central banks scope to cut interest rates. This Weekly explains why inflation is likely to remain low over the next... 3rd June 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly NIEs underperformance set to continue One of the most notable features of the Q1 GDP data for Emerging Asia is the continued weak performance of the NIEs (Newly Industrialised Economies, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore). This... 27th May 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Investment unlikely to spur Asian economic resurgence Although most Asian countries invest more than their counterparts in other emerging regions, there is still scope for many countries in Emerging Asia to boost GDP growth by investing more. However, as... 20th May 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Where next for interest rates in Vietnam and Sri Lanka? The central banks of Sri Lanka and Vietnam cut interest rates on Friday. This Weekly looks at the factors behind the rate cuts and explains why further monetary policy loosening is likely in both... 13th May 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Major challenges await Pakistan after elections Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections on 11th May. The elections mark a watershed moment in the Pakistan’s political history, as they are the first time that one elected government will have... 6th May 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Is a credit bubble forming in Indonesia? Strong credit growth in Indonesia has led to concerns that the country could be planting the seeds of the next financial crisis. As this Weekly explains, these worries are overdone. The warning signs... 29th April 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Lower commodity prices to help most Asian economies Commodity prices have fallen sharply over the past week as investors have taken a more downbeat view of global growth prospects. Although weak global demand is likely to weigh on Asia during the rest... 22nd April 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Singapore to keep monetary policy tight The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s decision to leave policy settings unchanged on Friday was no great surprise, given persistently high inflation. Despite the likelihood that growth will remain... 15th April 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Malaysia's election - what it means for the economy Malaysia’s government dissolved parliament on Wednesday, leaving the election commission a 60-day window in which to call an election. This Weekly explains why, although an opposition victory is... 8th April 2013 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Philippines - no longer the "sick man of Asia" Fitch Ratings became the first major rating agency to grant the Philippines investment grade status when it upgraded the country last Wednesday. Other agencies are likely to follow soon. This Weekly... 1st April 2013 · 1 min read
