Ansuya Harjani joined CNBC's web and digital team in 2010, where she writes investment and feature articles with a focus on Asian economies. Prior to joining CNBC, she was a producer for the BBC's "Asia Business Report." Harjani holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from the University of Virginia.
Ansuya Harjani
Assistant Producer, CNBC Asia
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Former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who is facing charges over civilian causalities during a military crackdown on anti-government protesters in 2010, said the allegations are "politically motivated," adding he will fight to defend his innocence.
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While the yen is trading at multi-year lows on high expectations for bold policy action from the BOJ, experts fear markets may be overestimating the central bank's next moves.
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While China's gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated by a faster-than-expected 7.9 percent in the fourth quarter, analysts are questioning the sustainability of this uptick in economic activity.
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Developed and emerging market equities were locked in a tight race in 2012, both generating double-digit returns of up to 15 percent, however, this year asset managers expect a clear winner.
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Adding to a rising chorus of analysts warning of a potential bond market crash in 2013 is David Roche, president of Independent Strategy, who points to the most "dangerous" asset to own.
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China's growth is expected to have re-accelerated to near 8 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, but there are some troubling inconsistencies in the economy, according to the China Beige Book released on Wednesday.
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India's top two exporters of software services surprised the markets this week with strong 2012 fourth quarter earnings, pointing to a recovery in demand from their key markets, the U.S. and Europe.
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Inflation appears to have finally turned a corner in India, and a big beneficiary could be the rupee. Find out why.
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Borrowing costs for Italy's indebted government fell to their lowest level in years last week, a move the country's Finance Mininster Vittorio Grilli says is justified even though the economy is entrenched in a recession and the risk of political instability following elections next month looms.
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With price pressures building at a faster-than-expected rate and exports staging a revival, is it time for Chinese policymakers to take away the stimulus punch bowl?