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.
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
Philippine
PSEi reflects cautious sentiment as growth slows in Philippines
Philippines GDP growth slows to 5.0% in Q3, PSEi and PHP weaken amid subdued consumption, weaker remittances, and policy uncertainty, signaling 2025 target shortfall and cautious investor sentiment.
Malaysia
Malaysia shows resilient expansion in Q3 2025
Malaysia’s GDP grows 5.2% in Q3 2025, FBM KLCI and MYR benefit from strong exports, fiscal stimulus, and industrial expansion, highlighting policy-driven recovery across consumption and investment sectors
Singapore
Singapore Post reports sharp profit decline in H1
Singapore Post (SGX:S08) H1 underlying net profit fell 78% due to rising costs and a 63% drop in cross-border e-commerce volumes, signaling structural shifts in regional logistics and affecting SGX sentiment.
Indonesia
Indonesia considers strategic merger between Grab and GoTo
Indonesia explores Grab-GoTo merger, which could enhance digital GDP contribution and efficiency. The review affects IDX platform equities like GoTo (GOTO.JK) and influences microfinance and fintech adoption in 2025.
South Korea
South Korea launches concessional loans to green projects
South Korea pledges USD 220 million low-interest loans to firms like Doosan Fuel Cell (336260.KQ) and Hanwha Solutions (009830.KQ) to support green capex, boosting GDP and industrial carbon reduction in 2025.
India
Rupee and G-sec yields hinge on RBI credibility
India’s RBI defends the INR near 84 and stabilizes the 10-year G-sec yield at 7.38%, supporting NSEI equities and capital inflows while addressing twin deficits and inflation risks in 2025.
Japan
Tokyo pursues multi-year targets to lift domestic investment
Japan’s PM Takaichi signals fiscal flexibility as Nikkei 225 (N225) and JGB yields respond to investment-led growth plans, targeting JPY 4.8 trillion infrastructure and digital spending to stabilize GDP around 1.0–1.5%.
China
Fintech revival signals Beijing’s pragmatic policy evolution
China's fintech heavyweights, including Ant Group (9618.HK) and China Merchants Bank (600036.SS), are cautiously reviving digital lending as policymakers use private credit channels to boost consumption and stabilize GDP growth near 5.0%.