Japan’s Economy Shrank Last Quarter, Top Forecaster Says

The Japanese economy likely contracted last quarter, dragged down by weak consumer spending and a slump in exports, according to a top forecaster.

South Korea's annual economic growth beats estimates

Growth in South Korea - Asia's fourth largest economy - marginally beat estimates and expanded 2.5% during the first three months of 2015 compared with a year earlier.

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.

Political tensions mount for Indonesia's Widodo as economy skids

JAKARTA (Reuters) - When Indonesian President Joko Widodo summoned his economy ministers to the palace this week to discuss growth slumping to its lowest level since 2009, they weren't the only ones to show up.

Exclusive: Modi sell-off drive stalls, more Indian spending cuts on way

(Reuters) - India will fall well short of its $9.5 billion privatization target this year, despite a big stock market rally that has attracted foreign investors, two government sources told Reuters.

South Korea third-quarter GDP rebounds but global headwinds raise uncertainty

(Reuters) - South Korea's economic growth quickened in the third quarter led by private consumption and construction spending, but quarterly exports declined for the first time in a year in a sign of cooling global growth that should keep the door open for more monetary easing.

Asia shares slip as China manufacturing data weighs

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly fell Thursday, with downbeat Chinese manufacturing data dragging down Hong Kong and Shanghai as concerns grew about the pace of recovery in the world's second-largest economy.

Business growth slows in China and Europe, Russia sanctions still to bite

(Reuters) - Business growth in China and across Europe slowed this month, surveys showed on Thursday, providing more evidence that the world economy is stuttering and may need more monetary stimulus to keep it going.

Asia Subdued Ahead Of US Jobs Data, Japan Holiday

TOKYO (AP) — Global markets were mixed Friday ahead of a release of key U.S. jobs data, with the benchmark for the Tokyo Stock Exchange closing little changed.

India Factory Output Unexpectedly Falls as Recovery Flounders

India’s industrial output (INPIINDY) unexpectedly declined in November, adding pressure on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to bolster the economy ahead of elections this year.

Japan Optimism Rekindled

The latest economic data from Japan is providing some good news for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as he tries to demonstrate that his “Abenomics” economic program is still going strong.

Industrial output seen contracting in October

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's industrial production is expected to have contracted for the first time in four months in October, a Reuters poll showed, a sign the economy remains fragile despite a modest rebound in the September quarter.

Japan approves $182 bln economic package, doubts remain

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet approved a $182 billion package on Thursday to pull the economy out of deflation, but doubts remain about the impact.

Taiwan Economy Grew Slowest Pace in a Year in Third Quarter

Taiwan’s economy grew at the slowest pace in a year in the third quarter, as a weak global recovery reduced demand for the island’s exports, increasing pressure on the central bank to extend an interest-rate pause.

Japan posts record string of trade deficits

TOKYO: Japan logged a record run of monthly trade deficits data showed Monday after the country's energy bill soared in September, but exports to China were buoyant after a territorial dispute a year earlier hammered demand for Japanese goods.

China says U.S. shutdown exposes 'ugly side of partisan politics'

(Reuters) - China on Wednesday said the U.S. government shutdown had exposed "the ugly side of partisan politics" in Washington and expressed concern about its effect on the world economy.

Indonesia Needs to Wean Itself From 'Easy Money,' Leader Says

JAKARTA — Indonesia must break an addiction to low global interest rates and take a series of measures in the coming year to prepare for a harsher international economic environment, the country’s vice president said in an interview Friday.

Japan trade deficit worsens on back of weak yen

Japan's trade deficit worsened in July, almost doubling from a year ago, as a weak yen boosted import costs.

Lufthansa sees Asia as particular challenge, no recovery signs yet

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lufthansa AG said markets in Asia remained particularly challenging in the second quarter with no signs yet of recovery, indicating it might be forced into more measures to respond to the tough conditions.

India Central Bank Sees Limited Room to Cut Rates

MUMBAI--India's central bank Thursday said it sees "very limited" room to ease monetary policy further, sounding a cautious note a day before it is widely expected to cut rates to help boost economic growth.