Economy
Malaysia's robust investment growth thrust to persist in 2013
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.
Singapore beats Hong Kong in quality of living ranking
Singapore is Asia's best but only ranked 25th globally.
Ministry of Finance unveils Budget 2013 website
Public views, suggestions are sought.
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.
2012 GDP growth could undershoot 1.5% target: PM Lee
Will 2013 be worse, then?
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.
Industrial market gets the jitters from these threats
Only 387,500 sq ft of factory space were added.
Daily briefing: What the first industrial strike in almost 3 decades means
“Potentially serious vulnerabilities” have been cited.
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.
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