Asia
China banks post healthy 2012 profits but half-decade slowdown lies ahead
China banks post healthy 2012 profits but half-decade slowdown lies ahead
Single-digit profit growth in next 5 years.
Why it's impossible for Thailand inflation to remain very low
As domestic economy is poised for growth.
Indonesia's food prices hiked by a whopping 12.9%
It drove inflation to a 22-month high.
These headwinds will drive Malaysia's inflation towards 3%
It's set to steadily trend upwards.
Why Korea's economy is still gaining momentum despite weak numbers
Inflation is only at 1.3%.
India's total expenditure growth decelerated to 3.1% in February
Government still on tightening measures.
China PMI inched higher to 51.6 in March
Five good months in a row.
India's current account deficit hits record high
It's now 6.7% of GDP.
Vietnam's 1Q13 GDP growth slipped to 4.9%
Economic activity drastically dropped.
Philippine inflation likely to edge up to 4.5% by end-2013
Monetary tightening may loom.
Here's why Indonesia must brace itself for inflation spikes
It is pegged to hit 5.2% in March.
Thailand inflation to drop to 3.1%
Will the government cut rates anytime soon?
China curbs wealth management products to lower growing risks: BBVA
Mid-size banks will be hardest hit profit-wise.
China inflation pegged to drop to 2.4% in March
Here's why it can shoo away inflation fears.
Fitch upgrades Philippines to coveted investment grade status
Sovereign rating upped to BBB-.
Drillsearch Energy unveils three-well exploration drilling program
Check out the program's prospects.
Cooper Energy reveals 6-well drilling campaign
It is set to kick off in PEL 92 permit.
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