Here’s a breakdown of the key events scheduled for the coming days in Asia, based on the provided text:
MONDAY
* Vietnam Communist Party Congress: This is a major event. The party will appoint its top leaders, including the General Secretary (currently To Lam). This outcome is expected to influence Vietnam’s economic agenda, and investors are waiting for the results before making decisions.
* China GDP Data Release: China will announce its 2025 GDP growth data, expected to be around 5%. This follows news of a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus.
TUESDAY
* restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Plant (Japan): TEPCO will restart a reactor at this plant, marking the first restart for TEPCO since the Fukushima disaster.
* Malaysia Economic Data: Release of annual auto sales and inflation figures.
WEDNESDAY
* Shinzo Abe Assassination Verdict (Japan): The Nara District Court will deliver its verdict in the case of Tetsuya Yamagami, who is accused of assassinating former Prime minister Shinzo Abe. Prosecutors are seeking a life sentence.
* Indonesia Monetary Policy: Announcement regarding Indonesia’s monetary policy.
* Earnings Reports: Kasikornbank and SCBX will release their earnings.
* Japan Tourism Data: Release of tourism statistics.
THURSDAY
* Bangladesh Election Campaign Begins: The campaign for the February 12th election starts, with tight security.
