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.
Real GDP growth decelerated in 2023, amid rising inflationary pressures, tighter monetary policy and heightened global uncertainty. Moreover, Bangladesh faces serious economic challenges, such as a fragile financial sector, exchange rate volatility,…
The report examines the economic landscape of Cambodia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…
In 2023, China’s GDP grew by 5.2%, outpacing the Asia Pacific average, driven by private spending and gross fixed capital formation. However, a slowdown to 4.5% is expected in 2024, due to factors such as a downturn in the real estate market and…
In 2023, Hong Kong’s economy rebounded, with 3.2% GDP growth, driven by private spending and inbound tourism; however, economic growth was below the Asia Pacific average. A slowdown is expected in 2024, amid such factors as slower tourism…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…