Economy

Malaysia's robust investment growth thrust to persist in 2013

Consequently, GDP growth estimates edge up to 5.6%.

Singapore beats Hong Kong in quality of living ranking

Singapore is Asia's best but only ranked 25th globally.

India boosts foreign investment limit to US$75b

In hopes of buoying the rocketing current account deficit.

Korean exports climb 3.9% in November

Latest sign of regional export stabilization, says BBVA.

Philippines' looming 3% inflation unlikely to persist in 2013

That's because it is expected to edge up higher.

Taiwan's export growth pegged to hit 7.3%

Thanks to ballooning export orders.

Inflation not a problem for Thailand

Thanks to price controls that the authorities have put in place.

Industrial market gets the jitters from these threats

Only 387,500 sq ft of factory space were added.

Daily briefing: What the first industrial strike in almost 3 decades means

“Potentially serious vulnerabilities” have been cited.