Economy

Cambodia's economy is forecast to grow by 6.2% in 2004, which is within the government's target of 6-7%. The local economy is likely benefit from strong growth in the regional economy,... 2004-05-01

After recording robust growth of 6.7% in 2003, BMI is forecasting that the Thai economy will expand by 6.8% in 2004. Consumption and net exports, and a recently announced increase... 2004-05-01

Thailand's economy grew by 7.8% in Q403 and by 6.7% for the full year, the fastest rate since the Asian financial crisis. BMI View: Strong growth in consumer spending and a pickup... 2004-04-20

BMI View: Despite a 40% rise in cotton prices in 2003, growth was hit by the unrest in Cote d'Ivoire, which forced Burkinabe expatriates to return home (which also forced up government... 2004-03-31

Vietnam is forecast to become one of the top performing economies in Asia, with growth of 7.4% in 2004 and 7.6% in 2005. The main growth drivers are again expected to be exports and... 2004-03-31

Cambodia will struggle to meet the government's target of 6.0-7.0% annual growth. Growth this year is set to benefit from a fast-growing regional economy, with neighbouring Vietnam... 2004-03-31

We are forecasting GDP growth of 6.1% in 2004, up from 6.0% in 2003. This compares with a government forecast of 6.2% for 2004. Growth in 2004 will be driven by a stronger agricultural... 2004-03-31

Thailand's economy grew by a faster-than-expected 7.8% in the fourth quarter of 2003, bringing growth for the year to 6.7%, the fastest rate since the 1997 economic crisis. BMI forecasts... 2004-03-31

Thailand is pushing ahead with free trade agreements with a number of countries, including most importantly the US. BMI View: The decision to push for bilateral deals follows the... 2004-03-22

Cambodia’s economy is likely to grow by 6.2% in 2004, within the government’s medium-term target of 6.0-7.0%. BMI View: To achieve faster growth the government... 2004-03-22