Brazil privatisation push may not meet objectives

Privatisation plans face political hurdles and possibly investor scepticism, without generating rapid recovery

Summary

Market conditions will delay Russian sell-offs

Hopes of substantial revenues from multiple privatisations this year are receding

Article

India's government seeks deeper ties with Myanmar, but will struggle to displace China

Article

Next year already looks likely to be challenging for ASEAN

Article

Flattening contango reduces incentives to store oil

Article

Vietnam's president is encouraging external support over the South China Sea

Summary

The new administration's first budget focuses on Duterte's priorities, but tax reform will be key to success

Article

Eight months after Congress lifted the decades-old ban on exporting oil, US producers are finding new markets overseas

Article

While LNG offers the continent diversification options, other forms of power may be more practical in the long term

Article

The government is planning increased public spending, especially on infrastructure

Summary