Economy
Hong Kong government seen to record yet another year of sizeable fiscal surplus
Hong Kong government seen to record yet another year of sizeable fiscal surplus
Hang Seng Bank forecasts more than $60bn surplus.
Hong Kong to report strongest quarterly growth since 2011 in 4Q: Hang Seng Bank
But it warns that it doesn't mean the economy's taking off.
3 reasons why Philippines' 2012 performance was brilliant
2012 growth was an excellent 6.6%.
Hopes escalate for a 20% surge in Taiwan export growth
Export and manufacturing sectors may be recovering.
2 things India must focus on for now
To combat effects of wide current account deficit.
Philippines' sin tax move drove inflation up
Alcohol and beverages rose 17.4% vs 5.1% in December.
Taiwan inflation slips 0.4ppt to 1.2%
It may average to 1.8% in 2013.
Philippine inflation inched a tad higher to 3%
Trend is likely to tick higher.
India's services PMI rose to 57.5 in January
It's the fastest pace in a year.
HKMA worried over a looming surge in household debt
It fears it may hit 59% of GDP.
6 of the world's 10 most optimistic consumers are Asians
Hong Kongers are not included.
Vietnam's ASEAN exports jumped 25.7%
That's 14.9% of Vietnam's total export revenue.
Indonesia's 4Q GDP growth pegged at 6%
It's another star performer for Asia.
Why China must brace for rocketing consumer goods, housing prices
Nomura predicts home prices will be "hot issue".
Malaysia's producer price index drops 5%
But there is something terribly wrong in the trend.
China's non-manufacturing PMI inches higher to 56.2
What could be the implication of this 4th consecutive increase?
Filipinos are becoming wiser in money matters, says survey
More than 9 out of 10 respondents have monthly budget plan.
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