Asia
China's flash PMI drops to 50.5 in April
It was more than what analysts expected.
Taiwan's industrial production dropped 3.3%
External demand outlook disappointed investors.
China's trade account surplus rockets to US$43.1b
As economic growth surprisingly moderated.
Why Philippines is most likely to hold on to its key policy rates
Rates will stand pat at 5.5% and 3.5%.
Here are parliamentary hurdles India must overcome
Land acquisition bill still on fire.
Taiwan's export orders unexpectedly dropped by 6.6%
While markets expected just a 1.8% dip.
Taiwan's export growth dropped 6.6%
Blame it on weak demand from the US and Europe.
Indian trade and inflation seen to be improving
But full ascent takes time, says UBS.
Philippines' central bank slashed deposit rate by 2.5%
That's since 2013 started.
Korea's GDP pegged to hit 3.2%
Will the government adopt expansionary fiscal policy?
India's trade deficit narrowed to a 2-year low
It now stands at USD10.3bn.
Japan's export growth soared for 4 months in a row
It edged up 1.6% in March.
China property prices accelerated in March: BBVA
Policy concerns building up as a result.
Here's what everyone missed in China's 7.7% GDP results
Growth may have been better if adjusted for the leap year effect.
3 big challenges Japan's 'Abenomics' must beat
Monetary policy is just tip of iceberg.
India must battle these twin economic problems
As oil and gold imports are over 40% of the pie.
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