Welcome to Your Week in Asia.
Candidates to replace Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) -- and likely as the nation's leader as well -- will be arguing their case at debates and in speeches this week, ahead of the pivotal party vote on Saturday.
As companies and governments in Asia grapple with the fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide its latest forecast of what lies ahead for the region's economy in its new outlook report.
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MONDAY
Data: Sri Lanka inflation
TUESDAY
ADB growth and inflation forecast
The ADB is set to release its latest economic assessment as the impact of Trump's tariffs war and slowing economic growth continues to roil the region and the world. The Asian Development Outlook will present updated forecasts and analyze how various economies in Asia are navigating these challenges.
Zijin Gold IPO
Zijin Gold International, the overseas arm of one of China's largest state-owned miners, lists in Hong Kong as it spins off from its parent. The company is aiming to raise 24.9 billion Hong Kong dollars ($3.2 billion) from the move. The listing, which was pushed back by a day after the city was lashed by a typhoon, further cements Hong Kong's status as the top initial public offering market this year.
Monetary policy: Australia
Data: Philippines trade, China purchasing managers index
WEDNESDAY
BOJ economic survey
The Bank of Japan will release its quarterly Tankan survey, an assessment of business sentiment among Japanese companies. It will be the first survey since Japan agreed to a tariff deal with the U.S. and will serve as a key data point for the central bank when it weighs a possible interest rate hike at its next policy meeting.
New Thai central bank governor
Thailand's central bank will welcome a new governor, Vitai Ratanakorn, who is taking over the reins from current Gov. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, whose five-year term finishes at the end of September. Vitai, who was CEO of the state-owned Government Savings Bank, will face major challenges, including the strong baht and falling consumer prices.
India monetary policy decision
The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to stand pat on its key policy rate at its first policy committee meeting since the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports, as the central bank assesses the effects of the 100 basis-point rate cut it made earlier in the year. India's gross domestic product grew at an unexpectedly quick rate of 7.8% in the quarter that ended in June, but sustained U.S. tariffs at current levels are expected to threaten growth. Retail inflation remained well below the RBI's target of 4%, coming in at 2.1% in August, providing space for the bank to cut rates if the growth outlook darkens.
FRIDAY
Data: Singapore retail sales index
SATURDAY
LDP presidential election
The LDP will elect a new leader, for the second time in a year, after Ishiba's announcement that he would step down as party chief to take the blame for electoral losses. The new leader is expected to succeed Ishiba as prime minister unless opposition parties can unite behind an alternative candidate.
