Economy
Korea's 1% industrial output gain surprises peers
It was stronger than expected.
Korea’s trade balance to tumble to USD 0.7bn: DBS
WIll these negative factors prevail in 2013?
Italy, Hong Kong sign DTA
Pact also allows for the exchange of information to prevent tax evasion.
Business confidence in Korea inches higher to 70
An improvement compared to the depressing low of 67 in November.
Here are reasons behind India's vulnerability to economic shocks
April-November fiscal deficit already hit 80% of budget.
UBS predicts three upcoming trends for China economy
GDP growth could hit 8%.
Japan’s industrial production to rebound 3%
A booster amid yen depreciation.
Korea’s January export seen to recover from slump
Huge 23% growth forecasted.
Korea's consumer confidence jumps to 102 in January
Highest level in 8 months.
China's industrial profits soar by 17.3%
Total profits get 5.3% boost.
Japan reveals FY2013 draft budget
Likely to target a deficit of 9-10% of GDP.
Petition declaring "Secrecy Breeds Corruption" unveiled in newspapers
It was printed in 5 publications.
Modest export increase in 2012
The value of Hong Kong's total goods exports rose 2.9% last year over 2011.
Here’s what Philippines is cooking up to exceed 2012's 6.97% export growth
It eyes US$120b exports by 2016.
India’s December export to slip 3%: DBS
Trade deficit looms.
Chart of the Day: Here's what dragged retail down in 3Q12
Thankfully, December data bodes well.
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