Asia Pacific

Highlights

• 7 May 2013
  • China’s Aa3 rating supported by controlled growth slowdown
    The sovereign's Aa3 foreign and local currency bond ratings remain supported by its relatively high economic strength and very high government financial strength, which are not jeopardized by the country's new era of slower growth. The country's low, but not insignificant, susceptibility to event risk, along with its moderate institutional strength, currently constrain its rating… Press Release l Full Report
• 25 Apr 2013
  • Stable outlook for Bangladesh, but political and financial risks linger
    Bangladesh's Ba3 rating and stable outlook reflect our assessment of its low economic, institutional and government financial strengths, as well as its low susceptibility to risks from financial, economic and political events. While the country's strong and stable growth support its rating, persistent labor disruptions and escalating political tensions in the run-up to parliamentary elections pose risks… Press Release l Full Report
  • Baa1 rating and stable outlook for Thailand
    A high degree of government financial strength, moderate levels of economic and institutional strengths, and low to moderate susceptibility to event risk continue to support the country's Baa1 local and foreign currency bond ratings. The government's high financial strength is primarily derived from a low government debt burden that is amply financed by deep onshore capital markets… Press Release l Full Report