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Sharp dip in oil prices frees Philippines from inflation woes
In fact, for the rest of the year, inflation is unlikely to breach the 4% mark, said DBS.
Sharp dip in oil prices frees Philippines from inflation woes
In fact, for the rest of the year, inflation is unlikely to breach the 4% mark, said DBS.
Indonesia safe from inflation problems in coming quarters
Sharply lower oil prices over the past several weeks will keep a lid on overall price pressures, says DBS.
External headwinds remain strong for Malaysia
These will continue to weigh on the export and industrial performance, says DBS, but Malaysia’s economic growth will remain fairly resilient.
China Solar industry gets boost on German rule changes
Weaker demand in Germany may see industry focus shift back to China as prices drop.
Philippines' private-public partnership projects continue to face delays
Since the PPP initiative was unveiled in late 2010, only one project out of 22 identified thus far was auctioned off last December.
Thailand's recovery following floods on track
Manufacturing production in May bettered expectations and expanded by 5.5% YoY, says DBS Group Research.
RMB liquidity to increase with Hu's visit to Hong Kong
Speculations that mainlanders will soon be allowed to open RMB accounts in Hong Kong also rise with Hu Jintao's arrival.
Vietnam's foreign investment goal "very hard to meet"
The comment came no less from the Foreign Investment Agency.
Indonesia's Sarwono says decline in commodity prices to lower imported inflation
Higher inflationary pressures, however, may be seen ahead of the Ramadan fasting month.
Malaysia's growth to remain driven by strong domestic demand
This is how the Statistic Department chief statistician of Malaysia sees it.
Change at India’s finance ministry spurs hope, says analyst
The changing of the guard has raised expectations of fast-tracking stalled policy reforms, says BBVA Research.
Japan to raise consumption tax to 8%?
The tax hike will further dent Japanese consumers' pockets when it takes effect in 2014.
Korea's industrial production slips to 0.3%
New orders, sales, production and operation ratio have also deteriorated.
China firms up its pro-Hong Kong reforms
The mainland's central government has put forth details on a vast policy package benefitting Hong Kong trade and finance, among others.
Philippines' fiscal position remains strong with budget deficit at P22.8b
Further upgrades by rating agencies are certainly possible over the medium term, says DBS.
Japan pushes out 18% sales tax hike
Consumption tax will be raised in staggered stages of 8% in April 2014 and another 10% in October 2015.
Overseas remittance to Vietnam slips by US$500M
Families relying on remittance may need to cut expenses as the global economy slows down and interest rates on the dollar are kept under control.
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