Japan deflation ebbs, output up; Bank of Japan target still elusive

(Reuters) - Japan's factory output picked up in April and deflation abated slightly as a weaker yen and firmer overseas demand boosted growth, boding well for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's efforts to shake the world's third-largest economy out of nearly two decades of stagnation.

Half of EU members 'oppose China solar tariffs'

The UK and Germany are among at least 14 European Union members opposed to punitive tariffs on Chinese solar panel imports, according to diplomats.

BOJ board rift over ambitious price goal will test Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

TOKYO: A rift within the Bank of Japan's board over how to steer its radical monetary stimulus to end nearly two decades of damaging deflation underlined the early challenges Governor Haruhiko Kuroda faces in his efforts to foster sustained growth.

Taiwan to Unveil Economic Stimulus Plan by May 31 to Spur Growth

Taiwan plans to announce stimulus measures this week to boost the economy after lowering its forecast for expansion in 2013 as the global recovery falters.

Chinese PM meets German chancellor amid trade row

BERLIN: China's new Premier Li Keqiang will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel today amid a looming trade spat between Asia's economic giant and the European Union.

Asia's Week: China Still on (Economic) Flu Watch

While Asia basked another week in generally favorable economic winds–minus that little 7% stock squall in Japan in Thursday, whatever that was about–there remained an undercurrent of worry about China.

India’s Economic Recovery Seen Subdued as Risks Persist

India’s economy probably expanded less than 5 percent for a second quarter as political gridlock that threatens Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s growth agenda tempered gains from farm output and lower interest rates.