Asia

  • Oct 13, 2015
  • 2 min read

Weak investment demand may weigh on China's GDP growth

China's trade surplus widened slightly in September, mainly due to a sharp drop in imports

China
  • Oct 9, 2015
  • 2 min read

US Navy could challenge China's island claims

Washington may soon use US Navy assets to draw Beijing out over its South China Sea claims

Asia
  • Sep 8, 2015
  • 2 min read

China war parade gives no sign of 'growing influence'

A huge military parade in Beijing marked the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War

Asia
  • Sep 2, 2015
  • 13 min read

Prospects for the global economy in the fourth quarter

Growth divide damages world trade and heightens tensions over monetary policy and currency trends

International
  • Aug 10, 2015
  • 12 min read

Iran's return to energy market will alter Asian trends

Iran's return to energy markets will be a boon to energy-starved Asia but a curse for Central Asian exporters

Asia
  • Jul 24, 2015
  • 7 min read

Addis agenda lays down funding task for multilaterals

The Addis agenda sets out a new vision for financing the Sustainable Development Goals, shifting on several key issues

International
  • Jul 15, 2015
  • 7 min read

China and 'Grexit' risks weigh on EMs globally

China's equity market volatility and 'Grexit' risk are shaping sentiment towards EMs

International
  • Jun 29, 2015
  • 2 min read

AIIB fruition will bring Beijing scrutiny

Today's agreement brings the AIIB close to fruition, but controversies remain

Asia