Economy
India's industrial production slumps to -0.1%
Post an impressive 8.3% record in October.
Singapore's productivity lags most developed countries: DPM Tharman
Check out his two cents.
Philippines' net foreign direct investments balloon 32.6%
Total amount is an impressive US$1.1b.
2.8% inflation rate looms in Korea for 2014
Still a dull growth outlook.
Mountain of evidence reveals that there wasn't a surge in China exports
The 14.1 jump was just 'fine'.
Japan unveils ambitious ¥10.3 trillion stimulus package
Stimulus aimed at galvanizing the recession-hit economy.
China’s inflation soared to 2.5%y-o-y in December.
PBoC seen to remain cautious on monetary stance.
Malaysia's 2012 GDP growth pegged to hit 5.4%
Thanks to these robust figures.
Heat map: Credit Suisse' fearless growth forecast for world's economies in 2013
Singapore economy to grow at a slower pace than HK.
This chart shows Korea's household debt-to-GDP ratio rocketing to 89%
In fact, it may have jumped to over 90% by now.
India's industrial production growth to disappoint with 3% contraction
After hitting an impressive 8.2% hike.
Philippine exports growth slumps to just 5.5%
Blame it on agro-based products.
Indonesia inflation pegged to hit 3.5-5.5% in 2013-2014
While GDP growth may see an uptick.
Malaysia's industrial production growth shocks analyst at 7.5%
Improvement in the last 3 months held up.
Singapore fails to beat Hong Kong in freest economy index
It scored 88--a wee 1.3 points away from top spot.
China's December exports surge 14.1%
A surprisingly positive news.
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