Economy
Japan's monetary easing should buy time for long-term solutions
Through a temporary economic boost.
Japan given benefit of doubt on ambitious 2% inflation target
Might just be doable, says BBVA.
What lies ahead for the Philippines after Fitch's investment grade
Under-investment in the economy still lingers, says analyst.
Malaysia's export growth to shrink 3.2%
Blame it on LNY effect.
Chart of the Day: Singapore banks' system deposits edged up by 9.7%
But deposits from residents dipped 1ppt.
Singapore's 1Q13 GDP growth could sink by a wee 0.1%
It'll be the weakest performance since 3Q12.
Chinese consumer sentiment dipped to 94.2 in March
As business outlook drew a sharp decline.
China's new export orders inched higher to 50.9
Even private sector PMI edged up.
Japan's -0.1% industrial production dip disappoints analysts
It did not hit market expectations.
Thailand government to resist monetary easing despite low inflation
Inflation rate just reached 2.7% in March.
Chart of the Day: Here are Singapore's 2 biggest inflation drivers
February inflation jumped to 4.9%.
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%.
Chart of the Day: These are the biggest headwinds to 2013 GDP growth
Q1 GDP is around -1.8% YoY.
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