Economy
China to suffer professional skills shortage
Over half of bosses are already worried.
Thailand's 2012 GDP growth to hit 5.5%
Thanks to a possible 15.2% 4Q headline GDP.
Mainlanders spent less in Hong Kong during LNY
Retailers expect lower sales this year compared to 2012.
Hong Kong economic growth in 2012 will be weak
It’s expected to be the weakest since 2009.
Thai PM will visit Hong Kong on Feb. 26
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to urge more Hong Kong investments.
Signs that India's current account deficit could get worse
It recently peaked to 5.4% of GDP in 2Q.
Philippine's December remittances pegged to hit 6.6% growth
2012 growth may stand pat at 6.1%.
Indonesia's current account deficit widens to US$7.8b
It was way larger than expected.
China's exports surged 25% in January
Consequently trade surplus contracted to US$29.2b.
India's December industrial production dipped 0.6%
It's way below market expectations.
Here are the sectors which could save Thailand's exports
As 2013 could be its lucky year.
India's trade deficit ballooned to USD20bn
But here are 3 reasons why it's poised for moderation.
Malaysia's exports down 5.8%
Blame it on weak electronics and commodity segments.
Why Q1 is best investment time in Chinese market
Inflation may jump above 3% in Q2.
Philippines' outbound shipments surged 16.5%
But exports have yet to hit September high.
Asian governments went on a rate cutting spree in 2012: Moody's
Guess which bank cut rate 6 times.
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