Asia

Money supply growth is on the rebound and further easing measures are still in the pipeline.

December exports expanded only 0.6% yoy from an already slow 1.3 growth in November.

As the country’s export growth is expected to plummet to 10% in 2012, a mere half of its growth in 2011.

Amidst tightening credit conditions and a reluctance from fund managers to invest in the current climate, deal and exit flow will continue to be subdued in coming months.

Hong Kongers better lighten up as 60% of passers-by did not offer help to tourists.

This as one of the two countries bounces back from a natural disaster.

Asia’s debt capital markets aren’t as mature, says Moody’s, and companies rely more on local bank markets for funding.

The country’s inflation surprised on the downside as food prices spiked 5%.

Service sector grew for second straight month but inflation is still a lurking threat.

The country’s inflation is expected to jump 4% in December.

The country’s inflation remained stubbornly high, up 4% in December.

Shift from analog technology now a step closer with stakeholder dialogue.

A turbulent political succession in North Korea will heighten its financial and security risks.

Even if inflation eased to 9% in November, it's still a chellenge as it has remained above 5% for the past 2 years.

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Exports will only grow in single digits in 2012, says HSBC.