Asia
China's trade growth in January surprises analysts
Export and import jumped 25% and 28.8% respectively.
Malaysia's import to decline by 1.1%
But its overall trade outlook still remains positive.
Japan must brace itself for JPY 100-200b deficit
And trade balance is no better picture.
China's inflation to slip 2.2% in January
Here are 4 reasons why this downtrend will not draw rate cuts.
Indonesia's GDP growth slowest in 2 years
Its 6.1% growth is lower than consensus.
Vietnam's industrial production surged 21.1% in January
Export turnover also gained momentum.
Indonesian economy to grow 6.3% in 2013: BBVA forecast
Higher than 2012 growth of 6.2%
Thailand's inflation eased to 3.4%
Government unlikely to cut rates.
Australia's weak building approvals won't sway RBA to cut rates: BBVA
Worries eased by improving China market.
Low base effects likely pushed up Chinese exports and imports
But pickup will reverse by February.
Malaysia inflation to reach 3% by mid-year
Workers are likely to demand for higher wages then.
Japan retail sales remained sluggish in December
Adds fuel to Q4 contraction forecasts.
Taiwan poised for economic growth in 2013
A 4.2% jump in GDP is forecasted.
India heading for more policy easing this year
More to follow January's rate cuts.
India government cuts GDP forecast to 5.5% from 5.7%
It also sees inflation to fall below target.
Japan facing uphill battle against stubborn deflation: BBVA
Deflation should ease by 2014.
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