Asia

  • Feb 6, 2012
  • 7 min read

Euro-area bank deleveraging will hit emerging markets

Individual emerging economies risk a negative growth shock as euro-area banks deleverage. Central...

International
  • Feb 2, 2012
  • 6 min read

European airports set to lose global hub status

London Heathrow, Europe's most important international hub, is operating at 98% capacity and...

International
  • Jan 24, 2012
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Lower Asian savings rates will end 'global imbalances'

Asia's high saving rates, and thus its regional trade surplus, look set to decline as consumer...

International
  • Jan 20, 2012
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Fragmented shadow banking regulation will pose risks

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is taking action to try to bring the shadow banking system...

International
  • Jan 19, 2012
  • 7 min read

IMF request could lead to declining EU voting power

Managing Director Christine Lagarde has asked IMF members for 600 billion dollars in new cash, of...

International
  • Jan 13, 2012
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Airlines face further global consolidation pressure

Private equity firm TPG Capital and, separately, Delta Air Lines are analysing bids to acquire...

International
  • Jan 9, 2012
  • 6 min read

Fuel subsidies will fall in Asia but rise in MENA

An indefinite national strike over the removal of fuel subsidies started in Nigeria today. The...

International
  • Jan 6, 2012
  • 2 min read

Obama's 'leaner' US military plans shift towards Asia

President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta yesterday unveiled plans to field a...

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