Economy

Despite the strong domestic economy, we believe that Indonesia's central bank is likely to embark on a gradual monetary tightening cycle beginning in Q310, taking the benchmark Bank... 2010-06-02

Singapore's unemployment rate fell to 2.2% in Q110, from an already low 2.3% in the preceding quarter. Underpinning the strong figures is the fact that the economy has recovered very... 2010-06-02

Indonesia's robust 5.7% y-o-y real GDP growth outturn in Q110 puts the economy on track to hit our target of 5.2% for 2010. Beyond this year, we expect growth to accelerate towards... 2010-05-11

We are forecasting a 4.4% expansion in the Philippine economy for 2010, considerably faster than the 0.9% growth recorded in 2009. Indeed, we expect robust remittance inflows to remain... 2010-05-07

Malaysia's balance of payment position is expected to improve in 2010. We believe the recovery in capital inflows will bolster the financial account, compensating for a smaller current... 2010-05-07

Forecast Table

Forecast Table

The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.8% y-o-y in Q410, moderating somewhat from the 5.3% figure recorded in the preceding quarter. The positive growth outturn was buoyed by a strong... 2010-05-05

Our outlook for Indonesia's fiscal situation remains sanguine for the duration of our 10-year forecast period. Indeed, the country has embarked on a prudent fiscal policy since the... 2010-03-31

Singapore has announced an aggressive budget for FY2010 (April-March) in order to boost productivity growth over the longer term. Indeed, economic growth over the last decade has... 2010-03-31