RBI Governor: The recent measures taken by the RBI are the result of close supervision of banks.

RBI Governor: RBI remains focused on broader structural stability.

Governor of the Reserve Bank of India: The focus is still on dealing with initial risks in the financial sector.

RBI Governor: Confidence among private players in fintech lending has increased.

Bank of Japan quarterly report: Several reports from the region pointed out that companies are delaying price increases or reducing the prices of some goods.

Bank of Japan quarterly report: Many companies continue to pass on rising raw material costs, but at a slower pace.

Bank of Japan quarterly report: Many regions reported high uncertainty about wage increases.

Bank of Japan quarterly report: Companies in many regions have not yet decided on salary increases.

Bank of Japan quarterly report: Local companies have the momentum to raise wages, and the wage increase plan was announced earlier than last year.

Japan Meteorological Agency: There is a 40% chance that El Niño will last until late spring.

Sources: The Indian government plans to reduce the fiscal deficit by at least 50 basis points in fiscal 2025 and increase capital expenditure by as much as 20%.

Malaysia’s Commodities Minister: Transition to automation is necessary to reduce reliance on foreign workers.

Malaysia’s Minister of Commodities: Palm oil industry will continue to be a key economic driver in 2024.

Alphabet (GOOG.O): Laying off some positions across multiple teams globally.

Malaysia stated that the establishment of the special zone will have a "transformative" impact on bilateral relations with Singapore.

Malaysia and Singapore plan to realize digital customs clearance of goods through land routes.

Malaysia plans to set up a special zone for Singaporean companies to provide convenience.

Customs Department: Vietnam’s exports in 2023 will decrease by 4.6% year-on-year.

Customs Department: Vietnam’s rice exports in 2023 increased by 14.4% year-on-year to 8.1 million tons; rice exports in December were 492,387 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 18%.

Customs Department: Vietnam’s coffee export volume in December 2023 was 207,613 tons, a month-on-month increase of 74%.