Economy

Bank of Korea surprisingly cut benchmark interest rate by 25 bps

Bank of Korea surprisingly cut benchmark interest rate by 25 bps

Despite woes of 'stoking household borrowing'.

Asia

India's industrial production predicted to jump a measly 1.1%

Thanks to a slight pickup from supply-oriented industries.

Asia

Why China is due for more positive monthly data results

Signs pointing to modest economic pickup.

Asia

9 in 10 SEA firms predict local economies to grow 5%

Regional outlook is getting more positive.

Asia

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Commentary

China's exports growth rebounded to 14.7% in April

But exports to G3 continued to slide.

Asia

Japan's current account surplus predicted to hit JPY300b

Still better than February's number.

Asia

Philippines' March exports feared to contract 7.5%

How will overall export growth be affected?

Asia

Malaysia's GDP pegged to hit 5.5%

Government to keep policy rate at 3%.

Asia

Philippines' inflation dropped to 12-month low of 2.6%

Will rate cuts come next?

Asia

China reveals implementation plans for reforms

Interest rate liberalization to ensue.

Asia

Australia shocks everyone with a surprise rate cut to 2.75%

Rate has bee unchanged since December.

Asia

Chart of the Day: Check out Singapore's PMI progress versus Asian peers

Good news is that it's still above 50.

News

Why Philippines is still basking in a sweet spot of growth

3% inflation forecast has been penciled in.

Asia

Taiwan's exports to climb a measly 3.3%

But full recovery will be delayed until 2H.

Asia

Chart of the Day: Singapore's core inflation to hit 2% in 2H

Slightly above historical average.

News

Indonesia's first-quarter GDP slightly disappoints

Growth solid but just below expectations.

Asia