Economy
Philippines
The Philippine economy expanded by 0.9% in 2009, which was slightly higher than our 0.8% estimate. Going forward, remittance-driven consumption will serve as a key driver of real...
2010-01-29Singapore
Despite the sharp downturn in H109 putting significant dis-inflationary pressures on consumer prices, our estimates indicate that Singapore should narrowly avoid deflation for 2009,...
2010-01-08Indonesia
We are bullish on Indonesia's growth prospects over the longer term. Indeed, despite the downturn in 2009, Indonesia's economy is still projected to grow by an enviable real 4.3%...
2010-01-07Indonesia
Indonesia is not viewed as a safe haven and the rupiah will still weaken during times of risk aversion. However, strong macroeconomic fundamentals will quickly push the rupiah stronger...
2009-12-15Philippines
The decision by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep policy rates on hold in their November 5 meeting comes as no surprise to us. Indeed, the announcement is fully in line...
2009-11-26Singapore
We hold a sanguine outlook for Singapore's balance of payment position in 2010, barring any unforeseen deterioration in global economic conditions or a sudden spike in risk aversion....
2009-11-26
