Indian factory activity expands at slower clip in August

(Reuters) - Indian factory growth eased in August from July's 17-month record pace as new orders came in at a slower clip, a business survey showed on Monday.

Xi Says China Must Adapt to ‘New Normal’ of Slower Growth

Chinese President Xi Jinping said the nation needs to adapt to a ``new normal'' in the pace of economic growth and remain “cool-minded” amid a slowdown in expansion.

BOJ keeps upbeat view on regional Japan, sees limited tax hike impact

(Reuters) - The Bank of Japan maintained its upbeat view on most of the country's regional economies, adding to reassurances from its governor that the world's third-largest economy can ride out the pain from a sales tax hike without additional stimulus.

China Normal Growth Needs Only Minor Policy Changes: Zhou

China’s central bank chief said the nation needs only minor policy adjustments when growth is within a normal range, adding to signals that the government will avoid taking broader action to counter a slowdown.

Japan firms doubt BOJ price targets, new stimulus seen

(Reuters) - Corporate Japan expects the consumer price index to be just 1.5 percent higher in a year from now, a Bank of Japan tankan survey found on Wednesday -- a sign of how difficult the central bank could find meeting its 2 percent inflation goal by the April 2015 target date.

India Data Give Mixed Signals on Economy

NEW DELHI--Data released by the Indian government on Monday gave mixed signals on the economy--retail inflation indicated an encouraging downtrend, but trade numbers highlighted continuing risks.