Asia

Chinese banks likely posted more moderate NIM declines

New Berstein Research report also expects higher EPS.

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.

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.

Philippine central bank to maintain interest rates low

This as it keeps the financial system stable.

Indonesian refiners’ competitive advantage threatened by Malaysians amid new tax rules

But Malaysia's gains are shaken by China’s export rule effective Jan1.