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According to news agency Reuters , Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung stated recently that in order to support the country#;s economic growth, Vietnam would gradually reduce its interest rates after the withdrawal of its stimulus measures.

According to news agency AFP , figures of the Commerce Ministry show that Thailand#;s exports declined by #.##% y/y to USD ##.#bn in October. However, the country#;s performance was an improvement over the previous month in

According to news agency Reuters , US President Barack Obama and S Korean President Lee Myung-bak on Thursday urged N Korea to resume discussions on the nuclear issue.

According to the Business Times , some economists are of the view that in ####, Singapore#;s inflation could increase to levels higher than the projection of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

According to the official website of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the non-performing loans (NPL) ratio of universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) in the Philippines stood at #.##% as of the end of September compared to

According to the Business Times , recent figures of the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) show that Malaysia#;s vehicle sales rose by ##% y/y to ##,### units in October.

According to news agency Bernama , official figures show that Malaysia#;s consumer price index declined by #.#% y/y in October as a result of the decline in petrol and diesel prices in June.

According to news agency Reuters , Bank Indonesia Senior Deputy Governor Darmin Nasution stated last Friday that lending by Indonesia#;s commercial banks was likely to grow more than ##% y/y in ####.

According to news agency Reuters , Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia stated recently that India was not planning to impose a tax on capital inflows.

According to the Business Times , Morgan Stanley economist Chetan Ahya stated recently that India#;s economic indicators showed that the country#;s economic recovery was progressing at a faster-than-expected pace.

According to Hong Kong#;s official website, figures of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) show that Hong Kong#;s total card receivables declined by #.#% q/q in Q#, after declining by #.#% q/q in the

According to Hong Kong#;s official website , figures of the Official Receiver#;s Office show that the number of bankruptcy petitions in Hong Kong increased by ##.#% y/y but declined by ##.#% m/m to ### in October.

According to Hong Kong#;s official website, figures of the Census and Statistics Department show that Hong Kong#;s consumer prices increased by #.#% y/y in October.

According to news agency Reuters , People#;s Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan stated last Friday that in order to ensure that domestic banks were in a position to support the economy, China must maintain an appropriate spread between deposit

Serbian Orthodox patriarch dies. The head of the Serbian Orthodox Church since ####, Patriarch Pavle, died on Nov ##. Pavle, aged ## died in Belgrade #;s Military Hospital , where he had been treated since ####.

Fiat to launch production of new car model in local plant in #### Zastava car maker is due to start producing a new Fiat car model at the beginning of ####, economy ministry announced .

Central bank cuts dinar share in mandatory reserves to ##% The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) reduced the dinar share in bank reserve requirement from ##% to ##% on Nov ##, the central bank said in statement.

CPI inflation moderates to #.#% y/y in October   CPI inflation moderated to #.#% y/y in October after #.#% y/y growth recorded a month earlier, the data from the statistics office showed.

The European Commission (EC) vice president for justice, freedom and security Jacques Barrot said that Serbia met all the requirements for visa regime liberalization, noting that Serbian citizens would be eligible to travel freely to Schengen area.

The committee for resolving conflicts of interest board launched a probe on energy minister Petar Skundric to determine whether he breached the conflict of interest law.

The government is due to call a tender for issuing a second fixed-line telephony license today, telecom minister Jasna Matic said. The tender notice is due to be published in local daily Politika , as well as London #;s Financial Times .

Belgium#;s KBC Group does not plan to divest its Serbian unit immediately, although the sale of many of its units in CEE is envisaged by the restructuring plan required in return for receiving state aid.

The negotiations on the USD #bn Russian loan to Serbia are not over yet and will be resumed in Belgrade , the finance ministry confirmed. According to media reports, the Russians have not tabled their offer yet.

Tourist flow to the country declined by ##% y/y to #.#mn in Jan-Sep. The sharpest drop took place in the European direction (-##%). At the same time, the number of trips by Ukrainian tourists also reduced by

The Moody#;s international rating agency withdrew ratings of one of Alfa Bank ( Ukraine ), the agency announced. At the time of withdrawal, Alfa Bank Ukraine #;s ratings were as follows: long-term local and foreign currency debt and deposit ratings

Domestic mortgage market has fallen by ##.#% so far this year, Executive Director of the Ukrainian National Mortgage Association Oleksiy Pylypets believes.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provided USD ###mn to domestic banks since the beginning of the crisis, Alexander Pavlov, EBRD#;s banker for financial sector projects in Ukraine , has disclosed.

The NBU noted a ##.#% fall in the production index (an indicator similar to the GDP ) in major industries in October. The fall in output in the main sectors of the economy accelerated to ##.#% y/y in

The government forecasts GDP growth of #.#% y/y in ####, thus reaching UAH #.###tn. This forecast was made in the #### state programme for economic and social development, approved by the government and presented in parliament on Thursday.

Energy minister Taner Yildiz states that the authorities handed the report on the nuclear power plant tender in Akkuyu to the state-run electricity wholesaler TETAS on Nov ## and a decision is expected to be given before Nov ##.

Celebi Hava Servisi informs in a filing with the Istanbul Stock Exchange that it decided to acquire ##% of Celebi Ground Handling Delhi Private Limited from the existing shareholders.

Head of the Turkish Hotels Federation, Ahmet Barut, asserts that this year ##mn tourists are expected to visit the country. Last year, ##.#mn foreign tourists visited Turkey .

Financial daily Dunya quotes CEO of Turk Telekom, Paul Doany, as saying that the company targets to improve its revenues by #% next year. Doany elaborates that depending on regulatory changes the company may introduce new tariffs in ####.

German media company Axel Springer announces that it agreed to acquire a ##% stake in country#;s largest media group Dogan Yayin Holding for approximately EUR ###mn.

The competition board ruled against the acquisition of alcoholic beverages producer Burgaz Raki by Mey Icki. Burgaz Raki was auctioned off by the saving deposit insurance fund.

Head of the banking sector watchdog, Tevfik Bilgin, warns that #### will be a difficult year for local lenders with risks relating to interest rates and loans.

Local lender Garanti Bankasi announces that it obtained USD ###mn syndicated loan with a maturity of one year. The loan was provided by ## lenders from ## countries and is composed of two tranches of USD ###.#mn and EUR

The number of newly registered motor vehicles increased #.#% y/y and ##.#% m/m to ##,### units in Sep, according to data of the statistics institute. In Aug the number decreased ##.#% y/y to

The interior ministry prepared an action plan to support the government#;s Kurdish reforms with investments in the country#;s eastern and south eastern provinces, daily Milliyet reports.

Energy minister Taner Yildiz states that the authorities handed the report on the nuclear power plant tender in Akkuyu to the state-run electricity wholesaler TETAS on Nov ## and a decision is expected to be given before Nov ##.

German media company Axel Springer announces that it agreed to acquire a ##% stake in country#;s largest media group Dogan Yayin Holding for approximately EUR ###mn.

Head of the banking sector watchdog, Tevfik Bilgin, warns that #### will be a difficult year for local lenders with risks relating to interest rates and loans.

Local lender Garanti Bankasi announces that it obtained USD ###mn syndicated loan with a maturity of one year. The loan was provided by ## lenders from ## countries and is composed of two tranches of USD ###.#mn and EUR

The OECD expects the Turkish economy to contract #.#% this year but GDP is projected to expand by #.#% in #### and #.#% in ####. In the latest issue of the economic outlook report, the OECD says

As widely expected, the central bank cut ON borrowing rate by another ##bps to a record low of #.#% while lending rate was reduced to #% from #.##%. In an accompanying statement released after yesterday#;s monetary committee

According to news agency Reuters , Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stated on Thursday that Thailand#;s economy was likely to show positive y/y growth in Q#/#### and to expand by #.#% next year.

According to the Taipei Times , the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) stated recently that owing to the rising cost of intervention, Taiwan#;s central bank was likely to allow the New Taiwanese Dollar to appreciate against the US Dollar.

According to news agency Reuters , central bank Governor Perng Fai-nan stated on Thursday that the bank#;s decisions on interest rates would be based on its reading of economic conditions and inflation.

According to news agency Reuters , an official of S Korea#;s Financial Services Commission (FSC) said recently that the authorities were planning to introduce measures to control the foreign currency liquidity at local banks.

According to news agency AFP , Finance Minister Yoon Jeung-Hyun stated on Thursday that in ####, S Korea#;s economy was likely to grow at a pace faster than the official forecast of #%.

According to news agency Reuters , the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) stated on Thursday that it had revised its inflation forecast for #### to between #.#% and #.#% from its earlier projection of between #% and #% as

According to the Business Times , IE Singapore stated on Thursday that Singapore total trade was likely to expect to grow by between #% and #% in ####.

According to the Business Times , the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) stated on Thursday that Singapore#;s economy was expected to grow by between #% and #% in ####.

According to the official website of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) the Philippines#;#; business confidence index (CI) for the current quarter improved to ##% from ##.#% in Q#/#### and minus #.#% in Q# ####.

According to the Manila Times , Finance Secretary Margarito Teves stated on Wednesday that owing to it poor tax collections, the government had already exceeded the fiscal ceiling limit for the year.

According to figures released on the official website of the Statistics Department, Malaysia#;s coincident index (CI) declined by #.#% and its leading index declined by #.#% during September.

According to the Business Times , Minister in the Prime Minister#;s Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop stated recently that if there was sufficient support from the private sector, Malaysia#;s economy could grow by up to #% next year.

According to the Jakarta Post , Indonesia#;s sales of cars increased to ##,### units in October from ##,### in September. The m/m increase in sales is being attributed to the fewer working days in September as well

According to news agency Reuters , Finance Secretary Ashok Chawla on Thursday denied that India had any plans to introduce a quota for external commercial borrowings (ECBs) by corporates.

According to news agency Reuters , official figures released on Thursday show that India#;s food price index increased by ##.##% y/y as on Nov #. The large increase in food prices was the result of the adverse effect

According to Hong Kong#;s official website, figures of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) show that the composite interest rate remained unchanged from the previous month at #.##% at the end of October.

According to news agency Reuters , People#;s Bank of China Monetary Policy Committee member Fan Gang stated recently that China was faced with the risk of asset price bubbles.

According to news agency Xinhua , credit rating agency CCXI Chairman Mao Zhenhua stated on Tuesday that China#;s economy was likely to grow by #.#% in #### and by #% in ####.

According to news agency Reuters , Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stated on Thursday that Thailand#;s economy was likely to show positive y/y growth in Q#/#### and to expand by #.#% next year.

According to the Taipei Times , the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) stated recently that owing to the rising cost of intervention, Taiwan#;s central bank was likely to allow the New Taiwanese Dollar to appreciate against the US Dollar.

According to news agency Reuters , central bank Governor Perng Fai-nan stated on Thursday that the bank#;s decisions on interest rates would be based on its reading of economic conditions and inflation.

According to news agency Reuters , an official of S Korea#;s Financial Services Commission (FSC) said recently that the authorities were planning to introduce measures to control the foreign currency liquidity at local banks.

According to news agency AFP , Finance Minister Yoon Jeung-Hyun stated on Thursday that in ####, S Korea#;s economy was likely to grow at a pace faster than the official forecast of #%.

According to news agency Reuters , the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) stated on Thursday that it had revised its inflation forecast for #### to between #.#% and #.#% from its earlier projection of between #% and #% as

According to the Business Times , IE Singapore stated on Thursday that Singapore total trade was likely to expect to grow by between #% and #% in ####.

According to the Business Times , the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) stated on Thursday that Singapore#;s economy was expected to grow by between #% and #% in ####.

According to the official website of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) the Philippines#;#; business confidence index (CI) for the current quarter improved to ##% from ##.#% in Q#/#### and minus #.#% in Q# ####.

According to the Manila Times , Finance Secretary Margarito Teves stated on Wednesday that owing to it poor tax collections, the government had already exceeded the fiscal ceiling limit for the year.

According to figures released on the official website of the Statistics Department, Malaysia#;s coincident index (CI) declined by #.#% and its leading index declined by #.#% during September.

According to the Business Times , Minister in the Prime Minister#;s Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop stated recently that if there was sufficient support from the private sector, Malaysia#;s economy could grow by up to #% next year.

According to the Jakarta Post , Indonesia#;s sales of cars increased to ##,### units in October from ##,### in September. The m/m increase in sales is being attributed to the fewer working days in September as well

According to news agency Reuters , Finance Secretary Ashok Chawla on Thursday denied that India had any plans to introduce a quota for external commercial borrowings (ECBs) by corporates.

According to news agency Reuters , official figures released on Thursday show that India#;s food price index increased by ##.##% y/y as on Nov #. The large increase in food prices was the result of the adverse effect

According to Hong Kong#;s official website, figures of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) show that the composite interest rate remained unchanged from the previous month at #.##% at the end of October.

According to news agency Reuters , People#;s Bank of China Monetary Policy Committee member Fan Gang stated recently that China was faced with the risk of asset price bubbles.

According to news agency Xinhua , credit rating agency CCXI Chairman Mao Zhenhua stated on Tuesday that China#;s economy was likely to grow by #.#% in #### and by #% in ####.

Ruling Smer party wins four governor seats in first round of local elections Four out of eight governors were elected already in the first round of the local elections, as they received the votes from an absolute majority of voters

Russia commits to keeping oil supply contract with country The Russian government would strive to fulfil its oil and gas supply contract with Slovakia , Russian PM Vladimir Putin assured at a meeting with PM Robert Fico.

Finance ministry, NBS report: Banks continue to tighten lending criteria Banks still applied strict standards in their lending activities , according to a report by the finance ministry and the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS).

GDP shrinks by #.#% y/y in Q# The economy contracted by #.#% y/y in Q# with the economic decline moderating from #.#% y/y for the previous quarter , according to the flash estimates of the

Patients in Slovakia would pay for drugs around three times more than previously due to the new regulations, approved by the health ministry and enforced from the beginning of November, according to estimates of the Health Policy Institute (HPI).

The largest mobile services provider in the country Orange Slovensko appealed the decision of the regulating Telecommunications Office (TU), obliging the company to contribute to the universal services provider fund of incumbent Slovak Telekom (ST), Orange director for regulation relations

The construction of the new passenger terminal at the international Bratislava airport should be completed in June ####, the airport CEO Zdenek Schraml announced.

The average price for residential property reached EUR #,### per sqm on average in Q# and declined by ##.#% y/y, data of the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS) showed.