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Asia-Pacific Credit Outlook 2008: Southeast Asia Nov 07
Standard & Poors, Nov 2007
Abstract
Much like 2007, 2008 is likely to witness few rating or outlook movements, barring force majeure events The region's economies and current ratings are supported by benign or improving political backdrops, prudent policies, and strong external sectors Exogenous factors pose the major risk to regional growth and sovereign ratings The exception is Thailand, where elevated political tensions since the late-2006 military coup have weakened support for the sovereign rating. The damage to Thailand's credit fundamentals has been contained, nevertheless, by expectations of a return to political normalcy by early 2008, with the coup leaders' promise to hold elections before this time remaining a crucial factor in preventing unrest in the Kingdom and a large-scale pullout by long-term investors. Thailand's economic...
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,Cambodia (Kingdom of) (Unsolicited Ratings)
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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