China economy may grow 8.2 per cent in 2013: Top think-tank

BEIJING: China's economic growth may quicken to 8.2 percent in 2013 from an expected 7.7 per cent this year in response to official growth-promoting polices, but downside risk remains from global uncertainties, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) said on Wednesday.

Asia-Pacific Leaders Focus on Trans-Atlantic Danger to Recovery

The annual meeting of 21 leaders in the Asia-Pacific region spent much of the two-day event in Russia’s Far East focused on the other side of the planet, discussing threats to the world economy posed by the European debt crisis and a looming U.S. budget showdown.

Japan Says Economy Headed For Gradual Recovery

TOKYO--The Japanese government said in its annual economic report released Friday that the nation's economy is headed for a gradual recovery mainly due to reconstruction demand following last year's earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan.

Europe debt crisis biggest risk for Japan economy: Yoshihiko Noda

TOKYO: The European debt crisis is the biggest risk for the Japanese economy, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said in a weekend interview with Dow Jones Newswires, citing it as a factor behind the yen's strength.

Japan to 'monitor' Europe reaction to Hollande win

Japan said Monday it will "carefully monitor" how Europe reacts to the election in France of Socialist Francois Hollande as the continent seeks to navigate a series of debt crises.

Asia CFOs Look Closer to Home for Growth

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFOs in Asia, excluding those in Japan, are positive about the regional economy but cautious on their view of the world economy.

Japan's economy shrinks at 2.3 per cent pace in Q4

TOKYO: Japan's economy shrank at an annual pace of 2.3 per cent in the fourth quarter as manufacturers were battered by the strong yen, weak export demand amid the European debt crisis and flooding in Thailand.

IMF Says Asia Has Room for Stimulus

SINGAPORE—Asia so far has proved resilient to the European debt crisis and slowing global growth, and countries in the region have room to take growth-boosting steps in case of a sharp downturn, the International Monetary Fund said.

IMF to release Japan bank stress tests in summer: report

(Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will release as early as this summer the results of health checks on Japanese banks, including their ability to withstand the European debt crisis and weak economic growth, the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday.

Japanese exports fall on strong yen and euro troubles

Japanese exports have fallen again as demand for the country's goods continues to suffer.

Asia economy at risk, Fed official says

Asia's economy has improved, but continued sluggishness in the U.S. labor market as well as Europe's financial woes threaten recovery — which could mean serious implications for Hawaii tourism.