Asia Business Day The Call

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's work report was a steady state-report, reflecting continuity in policy, says Geoff Raby, Chairman and CEO of business advisory firm Geoff Raby & Associates.

Ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) meeting on Tuesday, Matthew Circosta, Economist at Moody's Analytics, explains why the central bank is likely to maintain its stance on monetary policy.

Stephen Yates, Former Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs, discusses how the U.S. and its allies have responded to the Ukraine crisis.

Michael Kelly, Managing Director, Global Head of Asset Allocation at PineBridge, explains why Monday's market selloff, brought about by the Ukraine crisis, will likely blow over by next week.

Liang Hong, MD & Head of Research Department at CICC, explains why she thinks China's official purchasing managers index (PMI) is more important than HSBC's factory activity readings.

Liang Hong, MD & Head of Research Department at CICC, is expecting continued emphasis on structural reforms and reaffirmation of a 7.5 percent growth target at China's National People's Congress which kicks off on Wednesday.

NBC's Katy Tur tells us more about how potholes, caused by the frigid winter in the U.S., are not just inconvenience but have economic costs.

Jason Brady, MD & Head of Fixed-Income at Thornburg Investment Management, says the Fed's chair Janet Yellen's speech on Thursday signals a shift away from specific guidance.

Joseph Liow, Associate Dean at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, analyzes latest developments in Thailand and weighs comments about the embattled Southeast Asian country becoming the next Ukraine.

Echo He, Senior Analyst at Maxim Group, analyzes Chinese internet search giant Baidu's latest revenue figures, which is the firm's fastest revenue growth in more than a year.

Kelvin Thomson, Federal Labor Member of Parliament for Wills, says Qantas' decision to axe 5,000 jobs will impact employment in parts of Australia, especially after Toyota's exit and Alcoa's closure of mills.

Albert Chan, Member of the HK legislative council, says Hong Kong's budget will not be much of a surprise and will be 'ultra-conservative' and 'pro-business'.

A manhunt is on for Viktor Yanukovych, who just last week was President of Ukraine. The interim government issued a warrant for his arrest on Tuesday, for mass murder. NBC's Richard Engel reports from Kiev.

CNBC's Matthew Taylor tells us more about Australia's struggling flag carrier Qantas. The airline is expected to unveil a first-half loss on Thursday and could axe up to 5,000 jobs, according to media report.

CNBC's The Call team discuss about the Chinese yuan's sharp decline recently, which has fueled speculations that a policy shift may be taking place.

Jim Antos, Bank Analyst at Mizuho Securities Asia, analyzes HSBC's disappointing earnings results.

Rob Subbaraman, Chief Economist, Asia ex-Japan, Nomura, says South Korean President Park Geun-hye's three-year economic plan suggests structural reforms that will promote long lasting growth.

Colin Giles, Executive VP, Huawei, tells CNBC more about the firm's plans on developing its product line as well as venturing into markets beyond China.

Richard Iley, Chief Economist, Asia at BNP Paribas, explains why he thinks the G-20's communiqué on fostering global growth may likely be too ambitious.