Thailand: BOT seen delivering final 25 bps cut – UOB

UOB Global Economics & Markets Research highlights that Thailand’s economy remains a low‑growth, low‑inflation outlier, even as authorities project modest improvement in 2026 and 2027.

President Trump: I am allowed to cut off all trade with a country

United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Friday he is deeply disappointed of certain members of the Supreme Court after it ruled that his sweeping tariffs are illegal. In a press conference in Washington DC, Trump has vowed to impose a 10% "global tariff" using an alternative law.

Singapore: Inflation and manufacturing seen accelerating – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng forecasts Singapore core and headline inflation rising to 1.5% year-on-year in January 2026 from 1.2% in December, helped by low base effects and stronger services prices.

US President Donald Trump: We're going to tariff even harder

Following the US Supreme Court's decision to declare US President Donald Trump's "national security" tariffs unlawful, President Trump gave a press conference to deliver his reaction to the Supreme Court's decision.

South Korea: BoK to hold steady as inflation stays contained – ING

ING’s Min Joo Kang expects the Bank of Korea to keep its policy rate at 2.5% next week as inflation remains close to target and financial instability concerns persist.