Taiwan's consumer price index (CPI) increased 1.41% y/y during March this year as compared to 1.33% growth recorded in February, mainly due to the higher food and energy prices. As reported by Dow Jones International News, potential increase in inflation during the second half of this year indicates that the central bank could increase interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) and be more agreeable to rising currency. The food prices grew 2.69% y/y, while oil prices increased 8.16%, and clothing prices grew 2.15% in March. |
Hong Kong's composite interest rate declined 3 basis points (bps) registering 0.25% in February this year. As reported by News.gov.hk, the decrease in the composite rates was due to the decline ... more
Thailand's government is likely to offer financial support for export-oriented small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the indigenous industry, resulting in an increase in volume and value ... more
Singapore's small businesses are expected to be having concerns regarding the new and diverse government incentive schemes, which were announced in the recent Budget. As reported by ... more