Economy
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.
Japan's industrial production to inch higher to 3%
Check out what Japan must be thankful for.
Here's why Philippines is all geared up for a 6% GDP growth
"Many things went right," says analyst.
Hopes escalate for a spike in Thailand's manufacturing output
Growth is foreseen to push to 33%.
Indonesia's December export growth to dip 3%
Consequently, trade balance will stay dull.
Taiwan's GDP growth to edge up to 2.7%
Finally, after bottoming out in 3Q12.
2% slip looms over Korea's industrial production
Blame it on December's export contraction.
Malaysian property sector’s earnings to reach its tipping point in 2013: Macquarie
Malaysian property developers benefit from Singapore cooling measures.
Philippines’ inflation to soar 3.5%: OCBC Bank
Government to take precautionary measures against excessive capital inflows.
HK exports soared 2.9% in 2012
But not too impressive.
Here's how the 'best' countries in Asia have changed over the past 25 years
Hong Kong's ranking in 1988 was 29 notches higher than Singapore.
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