Good MornING Asia - 21 August 2020

More stories are appearing to question the resilience of markets - we don't blame them, but then this can go on a long time before anything happens

In this bundle

Opinion

Some nerves creeping into markets

More stories are appearing to question the resilience of markets - I don't blame them, but then this can go on a long time before anything happens

Asia week ahead

Asia week ahead: Bank of Korea in the spotlight

Data may show that confidence is weakening in South Korea but the central bank will likely do nothing about it. Industrial production and trade releases…

China

Covid-19 unlocks the potential of smart cities in China

The Health Code app in China has helped to reduce infection cases quickly and avert a larger loss of life. It is one of the functions of a 'smart…

Philippines

Philippines: BSP keeps rates unchanged, looks to fiscal policy

Monetary authorities in the Philippines keep rates unchanged but still find a way to inject even more stimulus into the financial market