One set of global forces is splitting Asia into clear winners and strugglers. India just confirmed itself as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, while Indonesia slammed on the brakes to defend its currency.

Vietnam won a landmark market upgrade, the chip boom is lifting Korea, and China is still fighting weak prices. The gap between the region’s strong and strained is widening.

Today’s Asia Intelligence Brief covers the region’s finance, markets, economy, and politics. We pulled it together from Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese, and English sources.

India — The World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy

Growth Accelerates