Economy

The inflation picture in Thailand is confusing the operation of monetary policy in the country. Core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as raw food and energy costs, remains... 2004-09-16

Cambodia's parliament has finally ratified the country's entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In a statement, National Assembly president Prince Norodom Ranariddh said that... 2004-09-16

BMI has maintained its growth forecast of 6.8% for 2004. This is despite disappointing first quarter expansion, and rising fears of the impact of a slowdown in China on Thai growth... 2004-08-20

BMI currently forecasts that inflation in Vietnam will reach 9% by the end of the year, with an annual average of 7%. The main factor behind the rising inflation is high food prices,... 2004-08-20

Thailand's economy grew by a disappointing 6.5% y-o-y in the first quarter of 2004. BMI View: While this is slower than expected, 6.5% y-o-y growth still represents an impressive... 2004-08-13

Vietnam is now likely to fail to reach its goal of WTO membership by January 2005. BMI View: Accession would have helped Vietnam in its fight against American protectionism, while... 2004-08-13

The US has introduced tariffs of between 12-93% on shrimps from Vietnam. BMI View: The shrimp industry, which in Vietnam employs over 3mn farmers, will be hit hard by the ruling.... 2004-08-13

A recently published report by the IMF has urged the government to push forward with reforming Cambodia's agricultural sector, including establishing greater protection of land rights.... 2004-08-13

Cambodia is forecast by BMI to grow by 5.5% in 2004. Among the sectors set to drive growth are textile, tourism and construction. Cambodia should also benefit from the continuing... 2004-07-16

The Lao economy will expand 5.5-6.0% in 2004-05, according to BMI forecasts. This is premised on continued strong growth in trade with China, Thailand and Vietnam, rising private... 2004-07-16