Indonesia: The Recovery Is Here, and Will Be Aided by More Monetary Easing
Non-oil/gas exports and imports, the missing element in Indonesia's economic recovery, jumped on the growth bandwagon in August, as cement and car...
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Turning Point on Oil Impact on Asia
Oil prices – lower for longer: The International Energy Agency (IEA) now sees the oil glut persisting into late-2017 as demand growth falls while...
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Confusion over the Number of Mandarin Speakers in China
Chinese officials this week claimed that over 70 per cent of the population spoke Mandarin. This does not square with previously quoted figures...
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China: Stabilisation, but Is It Sustainble?
Economic activity is picking up: China’s industrial production rose 6.3% y/y in Aug 16, up from 6.0% in Jul 16. Retail sales rose 10.6% y/y in...
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How Will US Monetary Policy Affect Asia?
Asia: Implications of US Federal Reserve’s actions for Asian economies The US Fed is poised to raise interest rates in due course, as the domestic...
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