Gary Dugan, CIO, Asia & Middle East, Coutts says there's room for optimism going into 2013. He says there's evidence of growth returning to economies like the U.S. and even the Euro zone.

John Kilduff, Founding Partner, Again Capital says that China's base metal prices will remain under pressure going into 2013 given the recent dismal trade data.

Yu-dee Chang, Principal and Chief Advisor, ACE Investment Strategists thinks the U.S. economy will have a better year in 2013. He also suggests tips on how investors can gain exposure to real estate.

Yu-dee Chang, Principal and Chief Advisor, ACE Investment Strategists believes U.S. policymakers will be able to find common ground once they have exhausted all possibilities. He expects a resolution by mid-January.

Raymond Yeung, Senior Economist, Greater China at ANZ explains why he's still optimistic about the Chinese economy despite the weaker-than-expected export data.

Ben Collett, Head of Japanese Equities, Louis Capital Markets says he's not too concerned about Japan slipping into a technical recession. He says he's more focused on the structural change occurring in the yen for his equity investments.

Helen Zhu, Chief China Equity Strategist, Goldman Sachs and Jian Chang, China Economist at Barclays discuss the risks and pitfalls facing the Chinese economy.

Markus Rosgen, Managing Director & Head of Asia ex-Japan Equity Strategy, Citi says that he is still "underweight" on Chinese stocks, compared to Hong Kong equities.

Ricco DeBlank, CEO of Hotels, Sun Hung Kai Properties sees occupancy rate of around 92% in its hotels in Hong Kong. He also projects double digit growth from 2011's record year in the region.

Greg Gibbs, Senior Currency Strategist, RBS cites weak economic data and political uncertainty in Europe as reasons to sell the euro. He sees the currency falling to 1.24 against the dollar by the end of the year.

Damon Vickers, Managing Director & CIO, Damon Vickers & Co. says the U.S. and Europe are moving towards more "feel-good" policies which will impede recovery and progress.

Arthur Zafiropoulo, Chairman and CEO, Ultratech talks about the company's second time expanding in Singapore and its goal to double revenue capacity in the city-state.

Damon Vickers, MD & CIO, Damon Vickers & Co. expects China's demand for resources will fuel its takeover appetite. He adds that China will soon take over swathes of industries in the West.

Damon Vickers, MD & CIO, Damon Vickers & Co. thinks any solution on the fiscal cliff will be a bitter pill to swallow for entrepreneurs and job creators. He adds that higher taxes on the wealthy is akin to persecution.

Clifford Bennett, Chief Economist, Orb Global Investments says the improvement in non-farm payrolls will be positive for dollar sentiment. He adds that data from China will also help lift currencies broadly.

Glenn Maguire, Principal & Chief Economist, Asia Sentry Advisory says Canada's approval of CNOOC's bid for Nexen will set an important precedent. He adds that Canada will need Chinese investment to tap its immense reserves.

The election campaign has officially kicked off in Japan, but there are worries that the fiscal 2013 budget is not likely to be ready by the end of this year. The Nikkei's Sachiko Kashida reports.

As more people in China get wealthier, many are looking for ways to better protect their health and belongings. CNBC's Eunice Yoon takes a look at the state of insurance in China.

Simon Ho, Executive Director, Triple 3 Partners tells CNBC's Cash Flow why he's expecting a spike in U.S. stocks in January 2013.

Steven Pelayo, Regional Head of Technology Research, Asia-Pacific, HSBC says that Apple and Samsung are going to sustain their dominance despite the influx of new players in the sector. He explains why.