Asia

  • Apr 9, 2013
  • 2 min read

ADB warns of ASEAN asset bubble amid liberal policy

ASEAN countries need to reinforce safeguards against asset bubbles and potential capital flight,...

Asia
  • Apr 4, 2013
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Asian pick-up would not help struggling EU countries

The HSBC Emerging Markets index (EMI) increased mildly in March to 52.6 from 52.4 in February,...

International
  • Apr 2, 2013
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Asian-driven global growth is real but limited

The US manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 51.3 in March from 54.2 in...

International
  • Mar 27, 2013
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North Korea's rhetoric spurs regional tensions in Asia

North Korea yesterday cut all military communications, including hotlines, with South Korea --...

Asia
  • Mar 22, 2013
  • 7 min read

Methane hydrate may reshape energy geopolitics in Asia

The successful extraction of methane hydrate -- known colloquially as 'flammable ice' -- from...

Asia
  • Mar 14, 2013
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Water shortages portend geopolitical risks in Asia

Some 37 of 49 countries in the Asia Pacific region are 'water insecure', according to the 2013...

Asia
  • Mar 12, 2013
  • 6 min read

Global investors raise pressure on fiscal havens

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is drafting new transparency regulations for hedge...

International
  • Mar 5, 2013
  • 6 min read

Success of US Asian trade strategy depends on Abe

As the 15th round of negotiations over the TransPacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement opened...

Asia