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China's trade growth in January surprises analysts

China's trade growth in January surprises analysts

Export and import jumped 25% and 28.8% respectively.

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Malaysia's import to decline by 1.1%

But its overall trade outlook still remains positive.

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Japan must brace itself for JPY 100-200b deficit

And trade balance is no better picture.

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China's inflation to slip 2.2% in January

Here are 4 reasons why this downtrend will not draw rate cuts.

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Indonesia's GDP growth slowest in 2 years

Its 6.1% growth is lower than consensus.

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Vietnam's industrial production surged 21.1% in January

Export turnover also gained momentum.

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Indonesian economy to grow 6.3% in 2013: BBVA forecast

Higher than 2012 growth of 6.2%

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Thailand's inflation eased to 3.4%

Government unlikely to cut rates.

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Australia's weak building approvals won't sway RBA to cut rates: BBVA

Worries eased by improving China market.

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Low base effects likely pushed up Chinese exports and imports

But pickup will reverse by February.

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Malaysia inflation to reach 3% by mid-year

Workers are likely to demand for higher wages then.

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Japan retail sales remained sluggish in December

Adds fuel to Q4 contraction forecasts.

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Taiwan poised for economic growth in 2013

A 4.2% jump in GDP is forecasted.

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India heading for more policy easing this year

More to follow January's rate cuts.

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India government cuts GDP forecast to 5.5% from 5.7%

It also sees inflation to fall below target.

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Japan facing uphill battle against stubborn deflation: BBVA

Deflation should ease by 2014.

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High-speed rail posing a serious threat to Chinese airlines' growth

Competition is heating up.

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