Asia remains vibrant

Stabilising industries: A woman works at a textile factory in Nantong, China. Asian industrial activity and merchandise exports have shown signs of stabilisation, following a mild contraction in 2016. — AFP

Moody’s says it’s still among fastest-growing regions

KUALA LUMPUR: Moody’s Investors Service says Asia will remain among the fastest-growing regions globally in 2017, but it faces several challenges that could weigh on credit conditions for Asian debt issuers.