Asia
Next banking crisis to be regional rather than global
UK Chancellor George Osborne may this week indicate his intention to sell the government's stake...
InternationalCommodities, China hold key to emerging-market growth
The HSBC Emerging Markets Index was unchanged in May from April, at 51.4.
InternationalMobile phones to boost remittance efficiency in Asia
High transaction costs and inadequate financial services hamper the ability of Asian rural...
AsiaCongress's new priorities will shape US-Asia policy
President Barack Obama's nomination of a new US Trade Representative (USTR) last week, Michael...
AsiaGlobal economy heads to another tepid year
Purchasing manufacturing indices (PMIs) for April published today and earlier in the week...
International'Factory Asia' faces mounting threats
East Asia is home to many of the world's most important international production networks,...
InternationalGlobal brand names face supply chain vulnerabilities
Global production systems based on extreme specialisation, geographic fragmentation, and a high...
InternationalUneven insurance regulation creates global risks
Recent International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) proposals concerning the...
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