Economy

Indonesia opted to indefinitely postpone a scheme to cut subsidised fuel usage (initially planned for April) on March 21. While the move eases price concerns in the short term, we... 2011-03-28

Indonesia is on a positive cycle of higher investment growth, higher wage growth and higher consumption growth. Indeed, we project real GDP growth to reach 5.9% and 5.8% in 2011 and... 2011-03-03

The Philippines has experienced benign consumer price inflation through the whole of 2010, but we believe that price pressures are starting to mount. Indeed, with core inflation has... 2011-03-03

We expect further Singapore dollar strength in the coming months as policy makers continue to grapple with rising consumer price inflation (CPI). Currently, we expect the Monetary Authority... 2011-03-03

Unrest in the Middle East should have a minimal impact on the Philippine economy even as we highlight some vulnerabilities in terms of energy security and remittance inflows. We maintain... 2011-02-25

We hold a sanguine view on Indonesia's economy over the longer term, noting that the large domestic consumer base will become increasingly important over the coming decade. Indeed,... 2011-02-02

We hold a constructive view towards the Philippine peso, forecasting the currency to strengthen to an average PHP42.50/US$ in 2011 from PHP45.08/US$ in 2010. Underpinning our bullish... 2011-02-02

The employment situation in Singapore will remain tight through 2011 as the economy continues to rebound strongly from the global financial crisis. Indeed, Singapore's unemployment... 2011-02-01

As expected, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) left the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75% in its November (the last for 2010). The central bank's latest move was consistent with... 2010-11-26

In view of President Benigno Aquino III's promise to halt new tax hikes amid a rise in official expenditures going forward, we expect the Philippine government to register deeper fiscal... 2010-11-26