Asia
Asia bucks declining trend in global clean energy investments big time
It cannot afford to be complacent however, warns ADB.
Philippines' import growth climbed 7.4% in April
Trade deficit stood at USD 1bn.
Chinese central bank worries markets with cash squeeze statement
Bad liquidity management blamed for squeeze.
India's current account deficit to narrow to -USD24b
Thanks to improved merchandise trade balance.
Here's how fuel price revision will affect Indonesia's GDP
Growth to be shaved off by 0.3%.
Why Taiwan's government is unlikely to cut rates
Interest rates are already at ultra-low levels.
Japan's exports jumped 10.1% in May
It beat market's expectations.
Thailand's exports to dip 10.6%
Blame it on base effects.
Taiwan's export orders to slip 1.6%
Blame it on global PMI's slowdown in May.
China's FDI up a measly 0.3% to $9.26b in May
Firms sought more overseas investments.
What you need to know about China's credit crunch
It is getting uglier.
Malaysia's inflation predicted to climb 1.8%
Inflationary pressure has stayed benign, says analyst.
Fuel price hike looms in Indonesia
25% of poorest families to get compensation.
Indonesia's inflation to hit 8.2%
On the back of rising fuel prices.
Australia churns out more jobs in May
Better-than-expected result reduces rate cut possibility.
Philippines' merchandise exports fell 12.8% in April
8 in 10 top markets declined.
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