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Spain's new industrial orders decreased in June, data released by the statistical office INE showed on Wednesday.

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The central bank in Indonesia will conclude its monetary policy meeting on Thursday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a modest day in Asia-Pacific economic activity. The central bank is widely expected to keep rates on hold at 6.50 percent.

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Deflation in Japan is coming to an end and the job situation is improving, according to the latest monthly report from Japan's Cabinet Office released on Thursday. The government kept its assessment of the overall economy unchanged, saying that the economy is picking up steadily and is showing some movements towards recovery. "Recent price developments indicate that the deflation is ending."

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Singapore's exports dropped less-than-expected in July as the annual decline in demand for electronic products slowed from June, a report from International Enterprise showed Friday. Non-oil domestic exports dropped at a pace of 0.7 percent in July from a year ago. Economists were looking for a 2.9 percent fall in July, following June's 8.9 percent decrease.

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Construction on new homes in the U.S. was up sharply in July, according to date released by the Commerce Department Friday morning. However, the rise in housing starts was not as large as many economists were predicting.

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The Hong Kong government on Friday upgraded its growth expectations for 2013, citing improved domestic economic conditions in the second quarter even in the midst of challenging external environment. The ongoing infrastructure works, thriving inbound tourism, and the boost from the package of measures in the latest Budget are also expected to underpin economic growth.

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The prices for capital goods in New Zealand added 0.5 percent in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the previous three months, Statistics New Zealand said on Monday.

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Producer prices received in New Zealand for output of products jumped 1.0 percent in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the previous three months, Statistics New Zealand said on Monday.

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The total number of new motor vehicle sales in Australia was down a seasonally adjusted 3.5 percent in July compared to the previous month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Monday, standing at 93,797.

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Japan posted a merchandise trade deficit of 1.023 trillion yen in July, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday - falling into the red for the 12th consecutive month.

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