24 July, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS June 2018 consumer price inflation Both headline and core inflation decelerated sharply in June (+0.8% yoy and +0.1% yoy, respectively) following the zero-rating of GST on 1 June. All but transport components saw
23 July, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS June 2018 trade Total trade growth eased in June on the back of fewer working days, while moderating import growth brought the trade balance back to a surplus of US$1.7bn. Export growth was
20 July, 2018
Photo Credit: The Financial Express Economy, Investment and Trade China is ASEAN’s largest trading partner for the ninth year in a row (18 July 2018) China’s vice-minister of commerce Gao Yan said that
20 July, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Sofea Azahar, Economist, CIMB Research and Economics
HIGHLIGHTS 2Q18 GDP growth (advance estimates) Singapore’s economy lost speed in 2Q18, expanding 3.8% yoy (+4.3% yoy in 1Q18) and 1.0% qoq SAAR (+1.5% qoq SAAR in 1Q18). While manufacturing remains a key engine
18 July, 2018
Holistic policy approach and adequate safety nets imperative to withstand possible crisis in ASEAN while structural reform is key to long term financial resilience Kuala Lumpur, 18 July 2018 – Experts cautioned that the
18 July, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS 2019 Budget Consultation Fiscal reforms in Budget 2019 are aimed at promoting sustainable, equitable and inclusive growth while ensuring credibility, accountability and transparency. Cost cutting is not the government’s only focus, as economic
16 July, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS July MPC meeting: Staying the course The Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) was held at 3.25% for the third meeting in a row, policy continuity was signalled under new BNM governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah.
12 July, 2018
Photo credit: Photostock Economy, Investment and Trade Chin State government is developing two major cities in Chin into industrial zones (6 July 2018) The Chin State of Myanmar will be developing industrial zones in
12 July, 2018
Review of trade and investment policies imperative to creating an inclusive ASEAN digital economy Kuala Lumpur, 12 July 2018 – Despite the projection that the digital economy will add US$1 trillion to ASEAN GDP
