Asia Economics Update

The Iran shock and Asia

As net energy importers, most economies in Asia are worse off and facing higher inflation as a result of the attacks on Iran. But oil prices would have to rise much further than they have so far – to...

2nd March 2026 · 5 mins read

Asia Economics Weekly

Thai-Cambodia border clashes, more trade deals agreed

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have led to falls in Thai financial markets, but the broader economic fallout should be modest. Other risks, which include deflation, political uncertainty...

25th July 2025 · 9 mins read

China Rapid Response

China Activity & Spending (Jan. & Feb. 2024)

China’s economy continued to show some improvement at the start of the year thanks to strength in exports and fiscal stimulus, even as consumer spending made little headway. We expect the recovery to...

18th March 2024 · 3 mins read

Asia Economics Weekly

Vaccine progress, external turnaround in Indonesia

After a slow start, countries across South East Asia are now making encouraging progress with vaccine rollouts. The rise in coverage should reduce the need for further lockdowns and set the stage for...

19th November 2021 · 9 mins read

Asia Economics Update

External strains unlikely to ease as tourism slump drags on

Countries across Emerging Asia are making renewed efforts to reopen their borders to boost flagging tourism sectors. However, ongoing travel restrictions and the spread of the more infectious Delta...

22nd September 2021 · 3 mins read

Asia Economics Weekly

South East Asia: hit from Delta will be slow to fade

There are some signs that the Delta outbreak battering South East Asia is at least past its worst. But a rapid turnaround in the region’s economic fortunes looks unlikely.

27th August 2021 · 6 mins read