Economy

Philippines' central bank retains policy rate at a record-low 3.5%

Philippines' central bank retains policy rate at a record-low 3.5%

Meanwhile, government slashes special deposit accounts rate.

Asia

Why Philippines' current account is stuck in a 'surplus position'

It averages above 3.7% of GDP.

Asia

India's February inflation ticked higher at 6.8%

It was stronger than expected.

Asia

2 big reasons why Korea's unemployment rate edged up to 3.5%

Versus December 2012's 3%.

Asia

Leung calls for more direct investments

"Think out of the box," he said.

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China's inflation to fall 2.5% in March

Government urged to be on high alert on inflation.

Asia

Japan's January industrial production inched 1% higher

But that's just an initial figure.

Asia

Philippines still basking in extended economic sweet spot

But here's a dark new twist.

Asia

Here's why food prices are still India's economic 'wildcard'

Its CPI weightage is almost 50%.

Asia

Leung to focus on speed and the quality of economic development

Said economic development necessary to address deep-seated livelihood issues in Hong Kong.

In Focus

Morgan Stanley predicts India's GDP to hit 6% in 2014

But macro stability risks still linger.

Asia

Hong Kong's 2.5% GDP in 4Q strongest in 2 years

Will the economy remain bullish this year?

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India can't be happy yet with the 2.4% industrial production growth

Not yet an uptrend.

Asia

Malaysia trade balance hits multi-year low at MYR3.3b

Here's what to blame.

Asia

Finally, here's proof that India's consumption will boost domestic growth

Consumer goods output grew 3%.

Asia

Here is the crucial risk to Bank of Korea's growth forecast

They foresee a 2.8% growth.

Asia

Hong Kong transforming into intellectual property center

Government forms working group to promote Hong Kong.

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