Monetary authorities must keep a close watch on inflation as the Philippines paces up to join Asia’s star economic performers because of its strong macroeconomic fundamentals, banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday.

In a research note titled “The Flying Dutchman, the Philippines: Life in the fast lane,” the bank said the country continues to perform well despite the destruction caused by Super Typhoon Yolanda.

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