Asia markets fall ahead of Australia rate decision; inflation, business activity data expected

Asia-Pacific markets fell ahead of Australia's central bank's rate decision, as well as inflation and business activity readings from across the region, while Singapore appoints Chia Der Jiun as the next managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore starting on January 1.

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