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.

Future grows darker for solar energy growth in Japan

(Reuters) - On the second anniversary of a scheme aimed at boosting Japan's renewable energy after the Fukushima crisis, its powerful industry ministry is taking steps critics say will choke off solar investment and pave the way for a return to nuclear power.

China needs to import more food to ease water, energy shortages: official

(Reuters) - China should boost imports of food so it can dedicate more of its scarce water supplies to energy production, especially in arid but coal-rich regions like Xinjiang and Ningxia, a senior environmental official said on Monday.

Malaysia's economic growth to pick up in 2014, household debt a risk-World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Reuters) - Malaysia's economy isexpected to expand 5.4 percent this year, picking up from growthof 4.7 percent in 2013, as brightening exports outweigh anexpected cooling in domestic demand, the World Bank said onFriday.

Japan’s Export-Champ Days Are Left Behind, Chart Shows

Japan’s exports stagnated even as Germany, South Korea and the U.S. saw their shipments surpass levels registered from the 2008 credit crisis, showing how a cheaper yen hasn’t stopped the nation’s manufacturers from moving abroad.

Rupee Set for Weekly Gain as India Eases Bond Cap for Foreigners

India’s rupee was headed for a weekly gain on optimism the nation will attract more capital as limits on inward investment in government debt and the insurance business are relaxed.

South Korea Unveils $11 Billion Growth Plan as Economy Weakens

South Korea unveiled 11.7 trillion won ($11.4 billion) in government initiatives to shore up Asia’s fourth-largest economy after growth slumped to the weakest pace in more than a year in the second quarter.