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Korean relations enter a new phase
The death of Kim Jong-il ushers in another period of precarious uncertainty in the Korean peninsula, and rattles markets in Seoul.
By Rupert Walker | 20 December 2011
Debt
Indonesia regains investment-grade rating
After 14 years in the junkyard, Indonesia has been upgraded by Fitch to investment-grade status.
By Rupert Walker | 16 December 2011
Macro & Markets
Asian property markets face uncertain outlook
Singapore, Shanghai and Sydney are the most attractive destinations for investment, according to a new survey, but sentiment is cautious overall.
By Ivan Zhang | 15 December 2011
Macro & Markets
No downturn for China private equity
Thanks to capital constraints elsewhere, China's private equity industry is still growing rapidly.
By Ivan Zhang | 14 December 2011
Macro & Markets
China is oversold, says Goldman
Goldman Sachs says the gap between investor sentiment and earnings in China is the biggest it has been in more than a decade.
By Ivan Zhang | 12 December 2011
Macro & Markets
Hong Kong rents headed down in 2012
Rents in office, residential and industrial properties will fall, but retail rent will jump 12% in 2012, say property agents.
By Lillian Liu | 9 December 2011
Macro & Markets
Distressed UK property market offers opportunities
The UK's credit crunch and a shortage of new homes are driving up home prices in London and may offer opportunities for investors in Asia, according to property fund manager ...
By Ivan Zhang | 7 December 2011
Macro & Markets
Chinese banks face liquidity crisis
China's surplus savings, the single most important factor upholding the nation's financial stability, have been eroded by excessive loans and biased lending policies.
By Lillian Liu | 6 December 2011
Macro & Markets
Chinese shoppers a boon to Japan's flagging retailers
Chinese shoppers are rushing to Japan to pick up products unavailable at home, which is a boon for a retail industry suffering from falling household spending.
By Martin Foster | 5 December 2011
Macro & Markets
Global trade flows shift to Asia
A new survey of business trends by Ernst &Young points to Asia dominating world trade during the next decade.
By Rupert Walker | 2 December 2011
Macro & Markets
Japan's energy crisis also an opportunity
As Japan loses confidence in nuclear energy after the Fukushima Daiichi plant meltdowns in March, the challenge is to find a new energy policy.
By Aiko Hayashi | 30 November 2011
Macro & Markets
Lack of banking reform worries Mike Mayo
The Credit Agricole Securities' analyst is worried about the lack of reform in the banking industry.
By Ivan Zhang | 24 November 2011
Macro & Markets
Asia can weather the global storm
Emerging countries in Asia should prove resilient again if the global economy worsens, according to a report published by Fitch Ratings this week.
By Rupert Walker | 23 November 2011
Macro & Markets
CBs offer safe haven for uncertain investors
Convertible bonds offer a good hedge against uncertainty at current valuations, according to Lombard Odier.
By Ivan Zhang | 18 November 2011
Macro & Markets
US economic data inspires cautious optimism
Economic data in the US suggests the economy could be turning the corner, but there is still plenty to worry about.
By Ivan Zhang | 15 November 2011
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