1. 日本新車銷量跌51%創紀錄
全國在4月售出的新房車、卡車及巴士的數量為10.8824萬輛，按年跌幅創紀錄新高。豐田跌幅最大，達69%。
2. 南韓消費物價上月按年漲4.2%
有關增幅已低於前一月的4.7%及市場估計。核心數值則漲3.2%，前一個月為3.3%。這已是連續4月的增幅高於中央銀行的目標範圍。
3. 四財團競投印尼32億美元電廠項目
國營公用企業表示，有意爭逐該電廠建築營運權的四個財團，包括當地Adaro能源合資、日本丸紅、日本伊藤忠，以及中國神華等企業。
4. 印度4月製造業增長5個月最高
上月的採購經理指數值為58，前一個月為57.9。有關表現令當地央行承受更大壓力，可能要調高現行6.75%的利率，以對抗通脹。
5. 日本股市假期前攀升
日經平均指數在周一上升1.6%至10,004.20，當地股市在周二至周四黃金周假期休市。另外，國會也正式通過490億美元救災基金。
6. 大韓投資持0.9%來寶股權
南韓主權基金購入5,930萬股香港航運集團股份。有關股份市值約1.08億美元。雙方有意合作拓展基建項目。
7. 印度批准120億美元鋼廠項目
該國環保部長終於批准了浦鐵提出的項目。有關項目自2005年開始一直受到當地農民阻止，因為這些農民不想其1,250萬方米的土地被徵用。
8. 泰國3月通脹按年漲4.04%
有關增幅高於前一個月的3.14%及市場預期。撇除能源及食品的核心通脹為2.07%，屬於中央銀行的0.5%至3%範圍內。
9. 斯里蘭卡天災釀7死
當地南部地區受天雨影響，導致水災及山泥傾瀉，以致5人死亡，294幢房屋損毀。另2人被雷電擊中死亡。
10. 越南礦難5死
該國政府表示，經過連場大雨後，中部宜安省一個非法金礦星期日發生塌方意外，屍體已經掘出。5個死者為男性，年齡介乎15歲至35歲。
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1. Japan New Vehicle Sales Fall by Record 51%
108,824 new cars, trucks and buses were sold in the nation last month as the Mar 11 quake disrupted production and supplies to dealers. Toyota was the worst performer with a 69% drop.
2. S Korea Apr Consumer Prices Gain 4.2%
The annual increase was lower than expected and a 4.7% gain in Mar. Core index jumped 3.2%, compared with 3.3% in the previous month. It marks the 4th consecutive month outside the Bank of Korea's target range of 3 to 4%.
3. 4 Groups Bid for US$3.2B Plant in Indonesia
State utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara said the bidders include a group consists of Adaro Energy, Electric Power Development, Itochi Corp. and Marubeni Corp. The 4 groups had submitted final bids for the 2,000-megawatt coal-fire plant.
4. India Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace in 5 Months
The Apr Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to 58 from 57.9 in Mar. The figure puts pressure on the central bank to raise the repurchase rate, which is 6.75% currently.
5. Japan Stocks Advance before Holidays
Nikkei 225 gained 1.6% to 10,004.20, but it will be closed Tuesday through Thursday for the annual Golden Week holiday. The parliament also passed US$49 billion disaster relief budget.
6. Korea Investment Corp Buys 0.9% Noble Stakes
The S Korean sovereign fund purchased 59.3 million shares, worth US$108 million at current market price, of the Hong Kong-based shipping firm. Both sides said they seek to jointly develop infrastructure projects.
7. Posco Wins Approval for Steel Mill in India
The nation gave the green light for the project proposed by the S Korean firm. The factory complex has been delayed since 2005 because of resistance from farmers unwilling to give up 12.5 million square meters of land.
8. Thailand April Inflation Hits 4.04% on Year
The increase in consumer prices compared with a 3.14% gain in Mar and was higher than estimates. Core inflation gained 2.07% and remained in the target 0.5%-3% range by the central bank.
9. Floods, Mudslides, Lighting Kills 7 in Sri Lanka
The heavy rain triggered floods and mudslides in the southern region, killing 5 people and damaged 294 houses on Sunday. It was reported 2 other people died after being struck by lightning.
10. 5 Dead in Vietnam Mine Collapse
The authorities have recovered the bodies of the male victims, which was aged between 15 and 35, following the accident in the central province of Nghe An after heavy rains.