Sri Lanka
Remittances and tourism support Sri Lanka GDP recovery
Sri Lanka GDP grows 4.5% in 2025, CSE and LKR strengthen with remittances, tourism recovery, and fiscal reforms, signaling progress toward restoring pre-crisis economic output.
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Pacific Island
Palau Meeting Highlights Climate Risk Financing Needs
Pacific leaders integrate DRM into policy to counter the 5-7% GDP reconstruction cost per disaster. The Palau meeting confirms that pre-financing and risk pooling, vital for sovereign credibility, are essential to narrow the 20-30 bps disaster risk premia reflected in bond yields.
Hong Kong (SAR)
Robust IPO activity drives Hong Kong equity revival
Hong Kong poised for record IPO proceeds, Hang Seng and FX reserves benefit from Chinese listings, professional services, and robust 2025 equity market recovery.
Taiwan
Semiconductor and ICT growth strengthen Taiwan economic outlook
Taiwan exports reach USD 55bn, TAIEX and TWD buoyed by TSMC (2330.TW) and MediaTek (2454.TW) semiconductors, driving Q3 GDP 4.9% and reinforcing global tech supply chain leadership.
Bangladesh
Strong orders and output boost Bangladesh growth trajectory
Bangladesh PMI hits 61.8, DSEX and BDT reflect strong RMG exports and industrial growth, supporting Q3 GDP 6.2% and continued momentum in employment and consumption.
Pacific Island
Island States Highlight Financial Risks Of Climate
Pacific leaders urge COP30 action as bond spreads and climate finance flows signal economic vulnerability and investment priorities.
Pakistan
Bilateral economic ties aim to boost Pakistan GDP
Pakistan deepens economic cooperation with Iran, KSE-100 and PKR respond to rising exports, energy projects, and trade corridors, supporting 2025 GDP 4.1% despite macro pressures.
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Pushes Reforms To Enhance Trade
Solomon Islands emphasizes trade with SIGB10 yields reflecting growth prospects and FDI potential while diversifying exports and macro stability.
Tonga
Fiscal Prudence Key For Tonga Growth Prospects
Tonga’s GDP growth depends on TGB5 yields and remittances as tourism and fiscal management shape near-term recovery.
Vietnam
Rising costs test Vietnam garment industry resilience
Vietnam’s garment exports reach USD 45bn, VN30-index and VND benefit from CPTPP and EU trade deals, supporting Q3 GDP 8.23% and industrial employment recovery despite input-cost pressures
Fiji
FJGB10 Reflects Fiji Economic Growth Adjustments
Fiji’s GDP moderates with FJGB10 and remittances underpinning growth while tourism and fiscal policy influence near-term macro stability.
Thailand
Free trade agreements drive Thailand industrial growth
Thailand exports exceed USD 60bn in 2025, SET Index and THB buoyed by electronics, automotive, and agro-industrial shipments, supporting GDP growth of 3.1% and external surplus stability.