Good MornING Asia - 25 February 2019

US President Trump is reported to be offering an extension to the March 1 trade talks deadline. Theresa May is not talking about extending article 50, but she may have no choice. Nerves are getting frayed

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Opinion

By Robert Carnell

Extensions coming

US President Trump is reported to be offering an extension to the March 1 trade talks deadline. Theresa May is not talking about extending article 50, but…

Taiwan

Taiwan: Export orders shrink and the outlook is worrying

Taiwan's export orders continue to shrink. And it's not because of the trade conflict. A lack of creativity in new smart device models suggests…

Malaysia

Deflation returns in Malaysia after nearly a decade

The deflation spell looks transitory, but we don’t see any significant build-up in price pressures for the rest of the year. But even then, we…

Philippines

Philippines: Car sales slump continues in January

Car sales continued to struggle with base effects still apparent from the recent tax measures on vehicles

Thailand

Thailand: Trade balance posts worst deficit in six years

This could hinder the hitherto strength of the currency (THB) amid rising political uncertainty ahead of elections in March. We maintain our view of the…