Economy
China's GDP to climb 8.1% in 2013
But analysts believe recovery won't be as significant.
In case you've missed it, this is what Philippines did to curb peso strength
NEER of the peso has already appreciated 6.1%.
Taiwan's inflation to get sluggish for the 4th time
Foreseen to slip further from 1.6%.
Weak manufacturing sector drags down economy
The sector contracted by 1.5% in Q4.
Korea frontloads expenditures to boost economy
72% of planned expenditures assigned in 1H13.
India's manufacturing output jumps to 57.7
Activity momentum is on its way.
Why bearish GDP growth estimates loom for 4Q12
The 1.1% expansion may just get more disappointing.
Why China will get the economic jitters in 2H13
It's not just inflation hitting 3.5%.
Recovery awaits Japan in 1H13
The newly elected government is calling for bolder quantitative easing moves.
Korea industrial production inched 2.3% higher
This and PMI rising to 50 deserve an applause.
Finally, Taiwan's manufacturing PMI rose over 50
After 7 months, some good news at last.
South Korea grapples with weaker-than-expected exports
December decline breaks a three-month rally.
Singapore mired in a manufacturing recession: Maybank
Manufacturing has shrank for the third straight quarter.
This is how Singapore dodged technical recession in 4Q12
Services sector rallied the economy as manufacturing crumbled.
Singapore breaks loose of technical recession with 1.8% GDP boost
See which sector is the saving grace.
India's current account deficit balloons to 5.4% of GDP
Blame it on "wider merchandise trade deficit".
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