Asia Pacific Economic Outlook - Oktober 2012 |
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing and arguably the most important economic region in the world with most businesses, large and small, having interests there. Changes in this region are fast-paced, and Deloitte's monthly Asia Pacific Economic Outlook provides readers with a forward looking economic point-of-view on developments in the region. The report tracks major macroeconomic events, particularly those impacting businesses, with the intent to analyze and provide an outlook.
The October 2012 edition of the Asia Pacific Economic Outlook gives a near-term outlook for China, Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines.
China: When exports decline
As the Chinese economy continues to decelerate, the government is trying to use policy measures to offset the headwinds from Europe that are having a negative impact on Chinese exports.
Indonesia: Maintaining expansion
The Indonesian economy is experiencing a slowdown, but it has fared better than its regional peers due to robust domestic demand and continued foreign investment. The country's GDP is expected to expand by around 6.5 percent this year. However, a recent wave of protectionist regulations and political scandals are casting a shadow on its growth prospects.
Japan: Contraction in the cards
Despite a significant upward revision to Q1 GDP growth, the outlook for the Japanese economy has not improved significantly. While the central bank has adopted an aggressive monetary stance, deflation continues to pose a challenge. Exports, manufacturing, and consumption have decelerated, and the economy is likely to contract in the third quarter of 2012.
Philippines: Growth from within
Strong domestic consumption and investment are expected to drive growth and offset a decelerating export sector. The government will likely continue to support consumption and increase spending on infrastructure, which may help the economy grows at a modest pace of around 5.5 percent this year.
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