Daily Digest of Asia || January 8, 2025
Asia Daily Update: Top Stories from January 9
Here’s your Asia Daily Update with the latest developments from across the region as global markets digest early-year signals.
🇨🇳 China Reviews Policy Tools to Support Growth
Chinese policymakers reviewed available policy tools to support economic growth, signaling readiness to act if domestic demand or the property sector shows renewed weakness.
Source: Reuters
🇯🇵 Japan Yen Fluctuates as Rate Expectations Shift
The Japanese yen moved within a narrow range as investors reassessed interest-rate expectations, keeping markets alert for any guidance from the central bank.
Source: Reuters
🇮🇳 India Budget Expectations Build Ahead of Key Announcements
In India, expectations continued to build ahead of upcoming budget discussions, with focus on infrastructure spending, fiscal discipline, and support for manufacturing.
Source: BBC
🇹🇭 Thailand Tourism Remains Strong into the New Year
Thailand reported strong tourism activity continuing into January, supporting economic growth and employment as regional travel demand stays robust.
Source: AP News
That’s the Asia Daily Update for January 9.
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