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AsiaPac passenger traffic up in February
Beijing leads the highest passenger growth at 5.9 million in the region.
AsiaPac passenger traffic up in February
Beijing leads the highest passenger growth at 5.9 million in the region.
Unemployment rate improves by 0.3% in South Korea
As the country gives ruling conservatives a slight edge in the parliament.
Are Asians not feeling the financial pinch?
Luxury spending is still bullish particularly in China and Hong Kong even as economic uncertainties rise.
China exports regain momentum in March
It grew 8.9% yoy above market expectations and is fueling hopes of 13% export growth in 2012, says CIMB.
Japan imposes tighter monetary policy
The Bank of Japan prepares to counter the 0.1% slowdown in monetary base and reaccelerate growth by taking on a more conservative approach.
What drove up China's inflation to 3.6%?
Food prices rebounded in March and pushed the CPI a tad higher than last month's yoy growth pace.
China determined to survive trade setback
Retail sales pad slowdown in merchandise exports and growth is likely to remain in the 15-17% range in the coming months.
Asian reinsurance rates starting to spike
Now the region is beginning to feel the rate-raising impact of last year's deluge of natural disasters.
Thailand banking sector regains ground
Banks seem likely to meet the 23% net profit growth target as they recover from floodings of 4Q11.
Spike in oil price accelerates growth in Vietnam's motorcycle engine oil market
The country’s four biggest local brands Mekong Oil, Prolimex, Vilube and Mipec have grown substantially from 7 percent in 2010 to 11 percent in 2011 percent.
Is onboard retailing the next big revenue frontier for AsiaPac carriers?
Asia-Pacific airlines looking to offset spiking costs might want to pursue more aggressive retail selling strategies.
Philippine budget deficit shrinks by a whopping 34.4%
Thanks to modest spending growth coupled with the 13.7% rise in 2M11 total revenues.
Conservative outlook prevails for Taiwan's Money Market Funds
Taiwanese MMFs are constrained by their concentration on the domestic financial sector, comprising over 90% of assets.
Indonesia could face small current account deficit this year
A shortfall in revenue is looming even as the Federal Reserve promises low rates until 2014, says DBS.
Wins still unclear in the Korean market
It's still an open game as the country reports a mixed bag of rebound in the GDP and unexpected declines in exports.
Taiwan PMI jumps to ten-month high
More resilient than expected demand locally is one of the drivers of the current stabilisation.
Temporary break for consumers in the Philippines?
The archipelago entered into a sweet spot of low inflation and higher growth in 2012, but things may soon change.
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