Economy

Malaysia's balance of payments situation should remain fairly healthy in the near term, supported by firm export growth and foreign direct investment inflows as a result of the Economic... 2010-01-27

Despite the sharp downturn in H109 putting significant dis-inflationary pressures on consumer prices, our estimates indicate that Singapore should narrowly avoid deflation for 2009,... 2010-01-08

We are bullish on Indonesia's growth prospects over the longer term. Indeed, despite the downturn in 2009, Indonesia's economy is still projected to grow by an enviable real 4.3%... 2010-01-07

Indonesia is not viewed as a safe haven and the rupiah will still weaken during times of risk aversion. However, strong macroeconomic fundamentals will quickly push the rupiah stronger... 2009-12-15

Forecast

The decision by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep policy rates on hold in their November 5 meeting comes as no surprise to us. Indeed, the announcement is fully in line... 2009-11-26

We hold a sanguine outlook for Singapore's balance of payment position in 2010, barring any unforeseen deterioration in global economic conditions or a sudden spike in risk aversion.... 2009-11-26

ndonesia has been running a conservative budget over the last few years, due in large part to the inability of the various ministries to disburse their allocated budget efficiently.... 2009-11-25

In offsetting the global economic crisis, we expect the Philippines to run a large fiscal deficit for 2009, amounting to PHP291.5bn (US$6.2bn, or 3.9% of GDP). Indeed, Philippine... 2009-10-30

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