Economy
Indonesia beats Asian peers in consumer confidence index
Indonesia beats Asian peers in consumer confidence index
Its record jumped to 87.5 index points.
India's GDP in 2012 hits 3-year low
But its 6.2% growth is still a strong number, says analyst.
3 ways Indonesia can adjust external accounts
Hopefully this will help the rupiah vs the greenback.
China unveils official income redistribution rules
What could be the meaning of these new guidelines?
GST looms in Hong Kong
New tax will pay for huge number of public housing being built.
Rising household debt imperils Hong Kong
Another problem on top of an overheated property market.
Hong Kong government seen to record yet another year of sizeable fiscal surplus
Hang Seng Bank forecasts more than $60bn surplus.
Hong Kong to report strongest quarterly growth since 2011 in 4Q: Hang Seng Bank
But it warns that it doesn't mean the economy's taking off.
3 reasons why Philippines' 2012 performance was brilliant
2012 growth was an excellent 6.6%.
Hopes escalate for a 20% surge in Taiwan export growth
Export and manufacturing sectors may be recovering.
2 things India must focus on for now
To combat effects of wide current account deficit.
Philippines' sin tax move drove inflation up
Alcohol and beverages rose 17.4% vs 5.1% in December.
Taiwan inflation slips 0.4ppt to 1.2%
It may average to 1.8% in 2013.
Philippine inflation inched a tad higher to 3%
Trend is likely to tick higher.
India's services PMI rose to 57.5 in January
It's the fastest pace in a year.
HKMA worried over a looming surge in household debt
It fears it may hit 59% of GDP.
6 of the world's 10 most optimistic consumers are Asians
Hong Kongers are not included.