Asia News

Greek resistance to the strict conditions attached to a bailout fund sapped recent momentum across Asia that has been spurred by hopes the global economy is improving.

Following is a list of events in Indonesia as well as business highlights from newspapers and factors that may influence financial markets.

Emerging markets and Asia in particular appear poised to continue their good growth momentum in the near future despite struggles in the western hemisphere, as the trend of intraregional trade continues to thrive.

Fears of a global economic slowdown eased after data this week showed U.S. factory activity expanded at its strongest pace in seven months in January and Germany's manufacturing sector grew for the first time in four months.

Mention to anyone who grew up watching MTV in the 1980's the groups Asia or Missing Persons and there is a nod of recognition.

Nicko McBrain and Chris Slade took part in the "Living Legends Jam" on January 20 on the main lobby stage at at the 2012 NAMM show, a massive music-products convention that is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

HONG KONG : The rise of Asia offers western countries a chance to open lucrative new markets and prosper along with the region, says Britain's top financial policymaker.