Asia business news today reuter

Here are the top Asia business news stories from Reuters today:

China

• China's economy grew 6.1% in 2020, beating expectations and marking the first expansion in nearly three years, as the government's stimulus measures and a rebound in global trade helped to stabilize the economy. (Reuters)
• China's central bank injected 100 billion yuan ($14.6 billion) into the financial system on Monday, as part of its efforts to maintain liquidity and support the economy. (Reuters)

Japan

• Japan's economy contracted at a slower pace than expected in the fourth quarter, with a 2.8% annualized decline, as the government's stimulus measures and a rebound in exports helped to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. (Reuters)
• Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1.2% on Monday, led by gains in technology and financial stocks, as investors welcomed the country's economic growth data. (Reuters)

South Korea

• South Korea's economy grew 1.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, as a rebound in exports and a recovery in domestic demand helped to drive growth. (Reuters)
• South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Monday, citing the need to support the economy amid the pandemic. (Reuters)

India

• India's economy grew 4.7% in the third quarter, slower than expected, as a decline in consumer spending and a contraction in manufacturing weighed on growth. (Reuters)
• India's rupee fell to a record low against the dollar on Monday, as investors sold the currency amid concerns over the country's economic outlook. (Reuters)

ASEAN

• Southeast Asia's economy is expected to grow 4.5% in 2021, slower than previously forecast, as the pandemic continues to weigh on the region's economies, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank. (Reuters)
• Indonesia's economy grew 2.9% in the fourth quarter, slower than expected, as a decline in consumer spending and a contraction in manufacturing weighed on growth. (Reuters)

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