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Asia-Pacific Credit Outlook 2007: Southeast Asia Dec 06
Standard & Poors, Dec 2006
Abstract
(This Overview section is an extract of key points drawn from the more detailed sections on Sovereigns, Corporates, Financial Institutions and Insurance sectors). Southeast Asia's sovereigns credit trend regained the positive momentum in 2006, after ratings on Vietnam and Indonesia were upgraded while the outlook on the Philippines was revised to stable from negative. Thailand's credit strengths also helped it retain its ratings despite a military coup. Most ratings movement in 2007 however, will likely be more balanced and will generally depend on developments in the public sector and fiscal fronts. Standard & Poor's believes that, in 2007, business conditions may weaken modestly from 2006 levels, as the impact of rising input costs, high, albeit falling, energy prices and interest...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Malaysia,Kingdom of Thailand,Republic of Singapore (Unsolicited Ratings),Republic of Indonesia,Republic of Philippines,Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Standard and Poors RatingsXpress Credit Research provides in-depth coverage of international corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, sovereigns and structured finance programs. RatingsXpress Credit Research lets users determine the credit rating of holdings and identify key factors underlying an issuer's creditworthiness, distinguishes the different risk exposures for new and existing deals, and provides an understanding of how their analysts interpret key regulatory, political and environmental events and their economic impact.
Research Type: Commentary
Criteria articles describe the thought process and methodology Standard & Poor's analysts use in determining ratings. These commentary pieces discuss both the quantitative (economic and financial) and qualitative (business analysis and caliber of management) aspects of the analysis, as well as legal issues.
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