Evergrande back in court, Marcos in Vietnam, Myanmar takeover anniversary

Welcome to Your Week in Asia.

A Hong Kong court will consider a winding-up petition for troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande Group on Monday, while Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrives in Vietnam for a two-day official visit.

Pita Limjaroenrat and his Move Forward Party will face another Constitutional Court ruling on Wednesday after a favorable result for the opposition politician in a different case last week.

Thursday marks the third anniversary of the military takeover in Myanmar. Indonesia will hold the last round of debate for its presidential candidates on Sunday evening.

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MONDAY

Evergrande back in court

Hong Kong's High Court will hear a winding-up petition for troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande Group. In December, lawyers representing the company put forward a new restructuring proposal, with the court urging Evergrande to work with creditors.

Marcos to Vietnam

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. embarks on his first state visit to Vietnam, in a bid to solidify relations between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. Both nations share maritime claims in the contested South China Sea, an area facing frequent security challenges from Beijing. The two countries are expected to sign an agreement on beefing up maritime cooperation in the face of rising tensions.

They are also set to sign an agreement on rice trade that would help the Philippines address supply concerns in times of crisis.

Monetary policy: Singapore

TUESDAY

Earnings: Canon, Alphabet

WEDNESDAY

China January PMI

China's purchasing managers' index for January will come under scrutiny after factory activity fell to