Economy
Thai PM will visit Hong Kong on Feb. 26
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.
Asia's PMIs slowly trending uphill
Almost half registered readings above 50.
Thailand, Korea likely to practice quantitative easing amid yen decline
So as to weaken baht and won.
Why Japan is Asia's 'most dramatic economic story'
It's GDP growth is pegged at 1% this year.
Australia's consumer confidence hit 2-year high
Index jumped 7.7% in February.
Japan's GDP to inch 0.4% higher
But it needs better figures to achieve target inflation rate.
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