Economy
China's inflation dipped 2% in January
Government to maintain relatively accomodative policy.
China's income inequality reform plan to boost 'economic rebalancing'
But here is the catch.
Government unveils revamp of patent system
Will undertake further development of Hong Kong’s patent system.
Korea GDP to climb to 2.8%
This will exceed government's forecast of 2%.
3 price threats China must watch out for
Still very vulnerable to inflation risks.
Foreign currency reserve assets rocket to US$321b
It represents 55% of HK dollar M3.
Thailand consumer confidence soars to 72.1
That's five months in a row.
Taiwan exports surged 21.8% in January
Thanks to the perfect timing of CNY.
India pulls down GDP growth forecast to 5%
"The lowest outturn in a decade".
Here's what Japan's 'Abenomics' must hurdle in 2013
Is "Abenomics" the answer to Japan's problems?
Indonesia beats Asian peers in consumer confidence index
Its record jumped to 87.5 index points.
India's GDP in 2012 hits 3-year low
But its 6.2% growth is still a strong number, says analyst.
3 ways Indonesia can adjust external accounts
Hopefully this will help the rupiah vs the greenback.
China unveils official income redistribution rules
What could be the meaning of these new guidelines?
GST looms in Hong Kong
New tax will pay for huge number of public housing being built.
Rising household debt imperils Hong Kong
Another problem on top of an overheated property market.
Commentary
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