Japan's economy grows faster than expected

Japan's economy staged an encouraging comeback in the first quarter, expanding at its fastest pace in a year, data showed on Wednesday.

Japan first-quarter GDP growth seen moderate, weak consumption a concern

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy was expected to post a second straight quarter of moderate growth in January-March, led by a pickup in exports and business investment, a Reuters poll found, pointing if realized to a steady recovery from recession after last year's sales tax hike.

Singapore economy to grow 3.0 percent in 2014: govt

Singapore's economy is expected to slow to growth of 3.0 percent this year as a global deterioration hits the city-state's crucial trade outlook, the government said on Tuesday.

Japan trade deficit narrows in August

Japan's trade deficit narrowed in August as a fall in imports lowered the country's energy bill for the month.

Japan's economy shrinks after sales tax rise

Japan's economy contracted by an annualised 6.8% in the second quarter of the year, the biggest fall since 2011 when it was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami.

China's local GDP data points to recovery, rebalancing

(Reuters) - China's regional economies enjoyed a revival in growth in the second quarter, data from provincial governments showed, chiming with earlier figures that suggest a burst of government stimulus measures is re-invigorating activity.

China's economy grows 7.4% in 2014 Q1, better than forecast

China's economy expanded by 7.4% in the first quarter of the year, better than what many were expecting.

Despite human cost of typhoon, Philippines economy on track

(Reuters) - A super typhoon that devastated the central Philippines is expected to curb growth and push up inflation in the coming months, but the damage is unlikely to dent the country's new-found status as Southeast Asia's rising economic star.

Japanese government to go ahead with sales tax rise

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said his government will raise the rate of sales tax to 8% from 1 April next year, from the current 5%.

Singapore Q4 GDP likely to be revised upwards

SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy likely expanded at a faster pace during the fourth quarter of 2012 than was earlier estimated, helped by higher production of oil rigs and pharmaceuticals in the final weeks of the year.

Bank of Korea: To Prioritize Economic Recovery at 2013 Rate Reviews

SEOUL--The Bank of Korea said Thursday it will prioritize economic recovery when it reviews its official interest rate each month next year, and be vigilant toward consumer price inflation, which has shown signs of easing recently.

Asian Currencies Have Fourth Weekly Gain on Recovery Outlook

Asian currencies had a fourth weekly gain, led by South Korea’s won, after data suggested the worst may be over for the global economy.

South Korea economic growth slows as exports weaken

South Korea's economic growth slowed in the second quarter, as investment dipped and its exports sector was hurt by the eurozone debt crisis.