Reform doubts grow as India's Modi marks year in office

Narendra Modi marks the first anniversary of his landslide election win in a bullish mood about his mission to transform India into a great power, despite doubts about the delivery of economic reforms.

Dubai discusses ways to integrate Asia into global economy

DUBAI: Global finance leaders and policy makers have emphasised on the importance of integration of Asia into global economy at a summit here hosted by the Gulf Emirate.

Chinese Premier says economy will avoid hard landing

(Reuters) - China will avoid a hard landing despite worries over a slowdown in the world's number two economy and a flagging real-estate market, the country's Premier Li Keqiang said in a speech in Germany on Saturday.

Australia Says Putin Still Expected at G-20 as MH17 Attack Probed

Russian President Vladimir Putin is still expected to attend the Group of 20 nations summit in November, Australia said, as pro-Russian rebels were blamed for shooting down a Malaysian jet over Ukraine.

US-led Pacific trade pact under discussion in Singapore

Singapore (AFP) - Asia Pacific trade ministers began a fresh round of talks in Singapore on Saturday for a huge US-led Pacific free trade area, hoping to conclude a deal this year after missing a deadline in 2013.

Asia stocks slip, euro stuck near ten-week lows

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares were slowly giving ground on Monday as strains in emerging markets show little sign of abating, while growing pressure for another policy easing in Europe shoved the euro to 10-week lows.

Taiwan's Ma says ending China standoff a must for the economy

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Ending Taiwan's political standoff with mainland China is necessary to boost Taiwan's sagging economy and to help it integrate more effectively with the region, the island's president, Ma Ying-jeou, said.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says Japan's economy on upswing

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during a visit to New York, argued for a more active military role for Japan and said Japan's economy is poised for a comeback.

China spending helps lift farm aid from record low: OECD

BRUSSELS: Agricultural subsidies as a share of farm income bounced back in 2012 from a record low the previous year, thanks to a dip in commodity prices and increased farm spending by China and others, the OECD said on Wednesday.

Singapore-U.S. Trade High Persists on Record FDI: Southeast Asia

Singapore’s trade with the U.S. in 2013 will probably exceed $50 billion for a third year after the nation attracted the most investment from American companies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Economy to recover slowly as RBI defends rupee: Reuters Poll

BANGALORE (Reuters) - A recovery in developed markets later this year will boost India's flagging economy, but growth will be lacklustre at best as the RBI refrains from cutting interest rates in order to keep a battered rupee currency from falling further.

China's Cooling Economy: GDP Fell To 7.5%, Will Drop To 6.9% Next Year

The global economy may no longer be able to rely on China to be the growth engine it’s been in the past.

Asia business sentiment rises in second quarter, global growth risk still dominates

SEOUL (Reuters) - Asia's top companies have become more optimistic about their business outlook with the retail and shipping industries rebounding sharply in the second quarter of 2013, the latest Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Asia Business Sentiment Survey shows.

Vladimir Putin can't blame global ills for Russia's economic crunch

MOSCOW: He is one of a few people who can stand up to Vladimir Putin, but even Russia's former finance minister failed to persuade the president his economy's problems lie at home not abroad.

Subbarao Says India Policy-Easing Room Practically Non-Existent

India’s central bank governor signaled the nation has almost no space left to ease monetary policy further, following the third interest-rate cut this year to bolster a struggling economy.

Fed study says China's growth could slow sharply by 2030

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Economic growth in China faces mounting headwinds and could fade dramatically in the years ahead due to declining productivity and an aging population, according to a U.S. Federal Reserve study.

Indonesia readies for $1 trillion trade talks

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Indonesia may hold the key to a $1 trillion injection into the global economy. That's how much the World Trade Organization believes is riding on talks later this year in Bali, when trade ministers hope to cut through some of the red tape that slows global commerce.

India, Largest Gold Buyer, Raises Import Tax to Cut Deficit

India, the world’s largest bullion buyer, raised taxes on gold imports to reduce a record current- account deficit and moderate demand for the precious metal that’s rallied for 12 straight years.

U.S.-China talks to yield "incremental" progress: Vilsack

(Reuters) - The United States expects only "incremental" progress on longstanding farm trade issues in high-level talks with China on Wednesday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.

Philippines economic growth better than forecast

The Philippines economy grew more than forecast in the third quarter, boosted by increased consumer and government spending and a recovery in exports.