Asia
Asia to exploit China-West rivalry for infrastructure
At the Bandung Conference, Jokowi made a strong case for supporting a new China-led financial architecture
AsiaAIIB influence may precede its launch
The Asian Development Bank has responded to concerns about its position as purported Chinese rivals gain momentum
AsiaCommercial opportunities will follow US pivot to Asia
Geopolitical tensions in Asia-Pacific will lead to increased military spending, attracting another level of competition
AsiaChina will reshape development finance landscape
The end of the founding member signatory period for the AIIB signals a major shift in the nature of development finance
ChinaECB's QE will buoy EM bond markets
The dollar's strength and the launch of a sovereign QE programme by the ECB are shaping sentiment towards EMs
InternationalGlobal R&D policy will shift toward industrial needs
The 2008 financial crisis caused a recalibration in global R&D policies, with a shifting focus
InternationalGlobal copper market glut will depress prices
The copper price has plunged this month, as a speculators' sell-off adds to oversupply issues
InternationalPressure to assure pilot training in Asia is probable
Initial reports point to poor weather and pilot action as the causes of QZ8501's crash
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