Asia
Taiwan's 1.6% inflation beats market expectations
Thanks to food prices taking a deep dive.
Malaysia's robust investment growth thrust to persist in 2013
Consequently, GDP growth estimates edge up to 5.6%.
Korea to kick off bilateral currency swap agreement with China
The deal was worth US$57b.
India boosts foreign investment limit to US$75b
In hopes of buoying the rocketing current account deficit.
Indonesia's trade deficit tumbles to US$1.5b
This is way larger than June's peak.
3.1% dip in exports growth looms over Malaysia
Poor performance is expected.
Taiwan's inflation to dip for third month in a row
Projected number is 2%.
Korean exports climb 3.9% in November
Latest sign of regional export stabilization, says BBVA.
Philippines' looming 3% inflation unlikely to persist in 2013
That's because it is expected to edge up higher.
Taiwan's export growth pegged to hit 7.3%
Thanks to ballooning export orders.
Inflation not a problem for Thailand
Thanks to price controls that the authorities have put in place.
India's services sector fails to boost industrial segment
Q3 GDP growth dipped to 5.3%.
Japan rolls out new $10.7b stimulus package
Stimulus aimed to counter possible Q4 recession.
Philippines' 7.1% economic growth is fastest in SEAsia
A pretty impressive record.
Korea's inflation pegged to ease to 1.8%
Thankfully, food prices have fallen.
Japan retail sales suffer biggest decline in 11 months
-1.2% yoy dip worse than expected.
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