Economy

Indonesia's economy will strengthen in 2004, according to BMI forecasts. Despite upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections, falling interest rates will support consumer spending,... 2004-02-10

Malaysia's economy will grow at its fastest pace in four years in 2004. Inflation-adjusted GDP will rise by 5.9%, almost a third faster than was envisaged by most analysts, including... 2004-02-09

We estimate that the Philippines' economy expanded 4.2% in 2003 compared with 4.4% a year earlier. Consumer spending continues to fuel growth, with net exports still weak. The economy... 2004-02-09

Singapore's economy in 2004 is likely to grow five times faster than it did in 2003, with economic activity expected to expand 5.0% in real terms this year. Exports will be the main... 2004-02-09

Indonesia's striking economic progress during the past year or so has won the Jakarta government many plaudits. BMI View: The challenge for Jakarta this year must be to address the... 2004-01-21

Indonesia's cash-strapped government met its budget targets in 2003, according to early estimates. BMI View: Much fiscal progress has been made in recent years. In 2004, however,... 2004-01-20

Taming the government's budget deficit is the number-one task for the Philippines' newly appointed finance minister, Juanita Amatong. BMI View: Amatong must press ahead with the revenue-boosting... 2004-01-16