Most countries in Asia are planning to tighten fiscal policy as they aim to put government finances on a more secure footing following the pandemic. One exception to this is Thailand, which this week unveiled an expansionary budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Meanwhile, in Singapore, the latest batch of data show the labour market is continuing to loosen. A weaker labour market should in turn feed through into lower inflation and open the door to policy loosening later in the year.
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