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Thailand's inflation slows to 2.47% in April
This was lowest inflation has hit since November 2009 on the back of a steeper moderation in food prices, subsidies and favorable base effects.
Thailand's inflation slows to 2.47% in April
This was lowest inflation has hit since November 2009 on the back of a steeper moderation in food prices, subsidies and favorable base effects.
Just buy it! Taiwanese shoppers spent more on shoes in 2011
Demand for shoes registered 16% in volume bringing total sales to exceed 8.5 million pairs.
Thailand exports down by 3.9% in 1Q12
Silverlining however is seen on autoparts production now hitting higher than pre-flood levels.
China's manufacturing sector down in 6 consecutive months
Manufacturing firms in April reported the sharpest staff reduction in 37 months.
Asia not immune to recession
With European markets still struggling, can China's export market save the region's economy?
China prepares to boost imports
Lower tarriffs in major import categories like energy products and consumer goods could be arriving soon.
Lack of fuel policy causing India's rising inflation?
An inflation reading of 4.5% y-o-y is expected amid uncertainties.
Thailand's export growth plunged to -6.5% in March
Import growth rose to 25.6%, resulting in a trade balance deficit of –US$4.6b.
Disappointing 1Q GDP growth for Taiwan looms
Based on monthly data, the growth figure is predicted to register at 3% or below the potential rate of 4%.
Indonesia's energy subsidy a boon to public finance?
Reforms in fuel and electricity subsidies could free up funds for a much needed investment in physical and human capital.
Economic restructuring project set to solidify Vietnam's financial security
The plan covers a targeted yearly growth of 7-8% and includes creating room for more private businesses to develop.
As 1Q 2012 GDP picks up, could the worst be over for Korea?
Strong capital investments and government stimulus boost the economy, but consumption must pick up to sustain recovery.
Will India get serious now on fiscal deficit?
Ever-gaping deficits have led S&P to downgrade its country outlook, among other punitive actions.
Governor Zhou says Chinese authorities may loosen controls on borrowing costs
A suitable time to implement changes is being negotiated between the People's Bank of China and select government officials.
Hong Kong inflation eases in 1Q12
Inflation is expected to normalize further from 2011’s peak of almost 8%.
Beijing luxury property slides 77.83% in Q1
Some highly geared developers presented worsening financial conditions with others forced to issue debt notes.
Beijing import and export values up 13%
Despite slowdown in global economy, import and export values in Beijing totalled more than $65 billion.
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