Asia
China has an untapped $2 billion smart grid market: Ovum
Vendors would be wise to cater to ballooning demand.
Mountain of evidence reveals thriving Taiwan exports
Export growth sharply rose to 9%.
Chinese banks likely posted more moderate NIM declines
New Berstein Research report also expects higher EPS.
China's GDP growth forecast inches down to 8%
Recovery isn't as much as expected.
Hong Kong’s primary home transactions down by 7 from previous week
Check out these properties sold and reserved over the weekend.
Thailand central bank forecast to be hawkish
Analyst says policy normalisation is the key priority for 2013.
Inflationary expectations up in Indonesia
One factor is the upcoming increase in electricity tariffs.
Malaysia troubled by poor exports performance
Having a more supportive domestic environment will be crucial.
China outlines urbanisation plan
It will involve 10 thousands towns.
Japan's Nikkei 225 up 2.8%
The weaker yen has driven Japanese equities.
Thailand inflation balloons to a 13-month high
Average inflation for 2012 sat at 3%.
Philippine exports to escalate a whopping 32.2%
Thanks to Chinese economy rebound and low base effects.
Indonesian rupiah slumps 5% vs greenback
This worsens woes of the 6-month long depressing trade balance.
Here are evidences that Korea's economic growth is bouncing back
But policy rates will likely stand pat at 2.75%.
Philippine central bank to maintain interest rates low
This as it keeps the financial system stable.
South Korea's foreign exchange reserves reach all-time high
The figure is now over $326 billion.