Good MornING Asia - 17 November 2020

Asian markets to get a boost from positive developments on the vaccine front

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Asian markets to get a boost from positive developments on the vaccine front

Japan

Japan’s economy bounces in third quarter

Japan had a slightly stronger than expected bounceback in the third quarter, but not meaningfully better in the context of the massive swings we are…

Thailand

Thailand’s economy picks up in 3Q somewhat, but not by much

Thailand's third-quarter growth numbers prompt us to revise our full-year forecast to -6.2% however, risks remain tilted to the downside as the second…

Philippines

Philippines’ remittances grow by 9.3% despite second lockdown

Overseas Filipino remittances bounced back by 9.3% in September after dipping in August. But despite the sharp swings seen in remittance flows this year,…

Indonesia

Indonesia: Imports in freefall as trade surplus swells to $3.6 bn

Indonesia's exports and imports contracted again in October but the freefall in imports is becoming worrisome