Asia

Economic indicators, CPI, monetary policy, and market data for Asian economies.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka’s Economy Rebounds with 4.2% Q2 Growth, Yet Poverty Concerns Persist

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 4.2% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the IMF (October 3, 2026). The World Bank reports that while the economy is rebounding, poverty concerns remain a critical challenge for households (October 6, … Read more

🇧🇩 World Bank Cuts Bangladesh Growth Forecast to 3.4% Amid Weak Investment

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🇧🇩 Bangladesh CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The World Bank lowered its GDP growth projection for FY27 to 3.4%, citing weak investment levels (The Financial Express, 2026-10-06). Bangladesh’s full-year GDP growth for FY26 is projected at 3.4%, marking the second-lowest rate in South Asia (The Business Standard, … Read more

🇵🇰 Pakistan Inflation Climbs to 11.1% as Food and Transport Costs Surge in October 2026

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🇵🇰 Pakistan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Pakistan’s headline inflation rose to 11.1% in October 2026, up from 10.3% in September, according to Independent News Pakistan (INP) on October 7, 2026. September 2026 inflation was reported at 10.3% by Business Recorder and Pkrevenue.com on October 1, 2026, … Read more

🇸🇬 Singapore’s Digital Economy Hits 19.3% of GDP as Q3 Growth Forecasts Rise to 5.2%

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🇸🇬 Singapore CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Singapore’s digital economy reached 19.3% of GDP in 2026, driven by deepening AI adoption (IMDA, October 5, 2026). GDP growth is projected at 5.2% for the third quarter of 2026, supported by strong trade volumes (Singapore Business Review, October 7, … Read more

🇲🇾 Malaysia Unveils $112.5 Billion 2027 Budget with Wage Hikes and Expanded Tax Relief

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🇲🇾 Malaysia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Malaysia plans a $112.48 billion spending boost for the 2027 budget, including minimum wage increases and expanded tax relief (Reuters, October 9, 2026). The World Bank raised its 2026 growth forecast to 5.1 percent, citing strong activity in artificial intelligence-related … Read more

🇵🇭 Philippine Inflation Surges to 7.2% in September, Prompting AMRO to Slash 2026 Growth Forecast

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🇵🇭 Philippines CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Philippines’ inflation rate jumped to 7.2% in September 2026, ending a four-month decline and matching the three-year high seen last April (Facebook, October 6, 2026). AMRO slashed its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines to 3.3%, a significant cut … Read more

🇻🇳 Vietnam’s CPI Jumps 5.08% in September as Inflationary Pressures Mount

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🇻🇳 Vietnam CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 5.08% in September, signaling intensifying inflationary pressures (VnEconomy, October 3, 2026). The cumulative CPI increase for the first nine months of 2026 stands at 4.52%, driven largely by higher energy and housing costs (VOV.VN, … Read more

🇹🇭 Thailand September Inflation Hits 2.82%, Surpassing Forecast Amid Fuel Price Surge

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🇹🇭 Thailand CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Thailand’s headline consumer price index rose 2.82% in September, according to data reported by IndexBox on October 6, 2026. The increase was driven primarily by higher fuel costs and fresh food prices, as noted by Nation Thailand on October 6, … Read more

🇮🇩 Indonesia Inflation Hits 3.28% as Food Costs Surge; World Bank Revises Growth to 5.2%

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🇮🇩 Indonesia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation rose to 3.28% in September 2026, driven by soaring food prices, according to InvestorTrust (October 1, 2026). The World Bank has revised its growth forecast for Indonesia to 5.2%, citing underlying economic strength, reported by Tempo.co English (October … Read more

🇮🇳 India’s GDP Growth Forecast Raised to 7.1% Amid Inflation Pressures and Geopolitical Risks

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🇮🇳 India CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The World Bank has upgraded India’s GDP growth projection for FY27 to 7.1%, citing strong economic momentum (The Hindu, October 6, 2026). The Reserve Bank of India raised its inflation forecast for FY27 to 5.2%, with a three-quarter average expected … Read more