Kazuo Ueda, who is expected to receive the nomination to lead the Bank of Japan, said that current monetary policy stance is appropriate and that easy policy needs to continue.
India is reportedly looking to triple its defense-related exports over the next two years. Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Lowe will face parliamentary hearings on Wednesday and Friday.
Singapore’s Q4 GDP 0.3% qtr/qtr, as expected (last 0.8%); 2.1% yr/yr (expected 2.3%; last 4.0%)