The Call Asia

Jin Yoon, Regional Head of Internet Research for Asia ex-Japan, Nomura says the move to take Alibaba.com private makes sense given the low cost of debt to fund the deal and the company's positive cashflows.

Glen Wood, Partner & Head of Sales, Ji Asia says trade deficit is positive as it provides a lot reasons for the BoJ and Ministry of Finance to come in with new policies to stimulate economic growth.

Leong Wai Ho, Director & Senior Regional Economist, Barclays Capital talks about his expectations for the budget.

More of China's newly rich are now opting to fly on private aircraft, even though the regulatory environment for business jets is still a challenge. But Guan Dong Yuan, president of Embraer China, tells CNBC's Sri Jegarajah that the situation is improving.

Henry Mason, Head of Research & Analysis, Trendwatching.com says social media is playing an increasingly important role in brand development.

Erik Wytenus, Head of Foreign Exchange and Commodities, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says Euro is caught in between a variety of push and pull factors. The numerous questions and increased uncertainties is resulting a downward pressure on the Euro.

Ritesh Maheshwari, Managing Director, Financial Services Ratings for Asia-Pacific, Standard & Poor's (Singapore) says despite the downgrades of European banks, lenders in the Asia-Pacific region have a stable outlook.

Alan Wandermoen, President and CEO, Global Practices and Diversified Insights Businesses, Edelman, discusses what's driving the rise in distrust in governments across the world.

Tao Wang, China Economist, UBS says the backtracking of southeastern city Wuhu's plans to ease property measures is a sign that the central government will not loosen restrictions this year.

Claus Mortensen, Principal, Emerging Technologies Research at IDC says Alibaba's share price is quite low and fairly cheap compared to a year ago, making it a good time for Alibaba to buy back ownership.

Rajiv Biswas, Senior Director And Asia-Pacific Chief Economist at IHS Global Insight says its important for India to finalize a FTA deal with the EU, because the region has a lot to offer in the service and manufacturing sectors.

Luca Silipo, Chief Economist For Asia Pacific at Natixis says the big question in 2012 is how Asian policymakers will adapt to rising inflation.