Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understa...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understand the economic drivers, including GDP, external trade, consumption and leading indicators such as business and consumer confidence, underpinning consumer markets.
In 2023, Sri Lanka’s economy contracted by 2.0%, despite an IMF bailout. GDP per capita remained notably lower than the Asia Pacific average, owing to high unemployment. Furthermore, inflation declined due to lower commodity prices and stricter…
In 2023, South Korea’s GDP growth slowed to 1.3%, due to decreased export demand and subdued domestic demand, with the country’s economic growth underperforming the Asia Pacific average. Despite a decline in inflation, it remained above the 2% mark,…
In 2023, Singapore’s GDP growth slowed to 1.1%, due to a decline in exports and the global economic deceleration, despite a rise in private and public spending. Moreover, Singapore’s fiscal policy in 2023 resulted in a budget surplus, due primarily…
The report examines the economic landscape of Pakistan and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance. The economy in Pakistan grew in real terms in 2022, driven by rising public and private…
In 2023, Myanmar’s real GDP growth slowed to 2.8%, due to the continued civil conflict. The blocking of trade routes is having a dramatic impact on exports of textiles and apparel, while the military government is having little success in attracting…
In 2023, Malaysia’s GDP growth slowed to 4.0%, amid a challenging global economic environment, geopolitical conflicts, and tight monetary policies. However, Malaysia’s GDP per capita remained above the Asia Pacific average over the year. The…
The report examines the economic landscape of Laos and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending,…
The report examines the economic landscape of Kazakhstan and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, investments. However,…
In 2023, Indonesia’s GDP growth slowed slightly to 5.0%, but still surpassed the Asia Pacific average, driven by increased private and public spending, as well as investment. Despite a projected further slowdown in 2024, the country’s economy is…
In 2023, India’s GDP growth rate slowed to 6.9%, but still surpassed the Asia Pacific average, driven by robust private spending. However, per capita GDP remained below the regional average. Looking ahead, the economy is projected to slow further in…