Asia/Pacific

South Korea: External Accounts

South Korea's Current Account Surplus Continues to Widen: Have Risks Eased?

Can South Korea Sustain Its Strong Export Momentum in H2 2010?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization :

South Korea: Economic Profile

South Korea Posts Strong Growth in H1 2010: What Downside Risks Loom?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

China: Consumption

Can Chinese Growth Be Driven by Consumption?

Chinese Retail Sales: A Bright Spot in a Slowing Economy?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

China: Manufacturing and Industrial Production

China's PMIs Signal a Moderation, Not a Hard Landing

Will Efforts to Meet Energy Efficiency Targets Solve China's Overcapacity Problem?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Markets : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Cambodia: Economic Profile

How Strong Will Cambodia's Recovery Be?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Cambodia: Foreign Direct Investment

Will FDI Rebound in Cambodia in 2010?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : External Balance :

Australia: Monetary Policy

When Will the Reserve Bank of Australia Resume Raising Rates?

Is Australian Inflation Tame Despite Economic Resilience?

Australia : Pacific : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Vietnam: Economic Profile

Has Vietnam's GDP Growth Revived?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Vietnam: Fiscal Policy

Will Vietnam Be Able to Reduce Its Budget Deficit in 2010?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Vietnam: Monetary Policy

Is Inflation Beginning to Ease in Vietnam?

When Will Vietnam Hike Rates Again?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Vietnam: Manufacturing and Corporate Sector

Will FDI in Vietnam Revive in 2010?

Is Industrial Production Holding Up in Vietnam?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

Vietnam: Consumption

Is Consumption Holding Up in Vietnam?

Will Vietnam's Labor Market Recover Along With the Economy?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

South Korea: Real Estate Sector

Will the South Korean Government's Intervention Ensure a Soft Landing in Real Estate?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector :

Indonesia: Monetary Policy

What Does Inflation Over 6% Mean for Indonesia?

On Hold a 12th Month: Is Bank Indonesia Falling Behind the Curve?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

China: Economic Profile

How Much Will Chinese Growth Slow in H2?

China's PMIs Signal a Moderation, Not a Hard Landing

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Sectors and Industries :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

China's Role in International Financial Institutions

Greek Adjustment Program Review: European Commission Recommends Release of Second Tranche

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Sri Lanka: Monetary Policy

Sri Lanka’s Inflation Increases in August: Are Inflationary Risks Returning?

Sri Lanka Reduces Rates in August: Will The Move Help Promote Growth?

Other South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Global Growth

How Much is Global Manufacturing Cooling?

How Strong Will Global Growth Be in 2010?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : North America : Macro View : Markets : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Sectors and Industries :

Australia: Labor Market

Will Australian Employment Growth Resume?

Is Australian Wage Growth Accelerating?

Labor Markets and Productivity : Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

Thailand: External Sector

Thailand Trade Balance: Are Exports Slowing?

Is Thailand the Saudi Arabia of Rice (and Canned Seafood)?

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

China: Monetary Policy

Will Higher Food Prices Bring Monetary Policy Normalization in China?

First PBoC Withdrawal in Two Months: What's Up With China's Interbank Market?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Money Markets :

Malaysia: Domestic Market

Will Private Consumption Support Malaysian Demand in H2 2010?

Will Malaysia’s Labor Market Continue to Stabilize in H2 2010?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Central Bank Reserves Diversification

Reserves Shifting Away From the Dollar?

Are Central Banks Rethinking the Euro's Role as a Reserve Currency?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : External Balance : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Taiwan: Monetary Policy

Taiwanese Inflation Picking Up?

Taiwan Hikes Interest Rates: Will It Keep Tightening?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Singapore: Domestic Demand

Forget the Cars: Can Rising Tourism and Incomes Sustain Singapore's Retail Sales?

Can the Services Sector Drive Singapore’s Labor Market Recovery?

Singapore : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Global Fiscal Policy

Will Early Fiscal Consolidation Stimulate or Stifle Global Economic Recovery?

Can Developed Economies Stabilize Their Debt Ratios Amid a Weak Recovery?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Bhutan: Economic Profile

Will Bhutan's Power Sector Drive Economic Growth?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Singapore: External Accounts

Singapore's Exports Ease a Third Straight Month: More Slowdowns to Come?

Singapore : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization :

Singapore: Economic Profile

How Drastic Will the Slowdown in Singapore Be in Q3?

Singapore : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Nepal: Economic Profile

Will Nepal's Growth Slow Down in 2010?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Afghanistan: Economic Profile

Will Afghanistan's Economy Benefit from the IMF's Economic Program?

What Is the Growth-Generating Potential of Newly Discovered Minerals in Afghanistan?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View :

India: Monetary Policy

Will India Continue to Hike Rates to Stay on the Curve Despite Global Cues?

Have Inflationary Pressures Peaked in India?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Bangladesh: External Sector

Is the Current Account Surplus in Bangladesh Sustainable?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : External Balance :

Bangladesh: Fiscal Policy

Can Bangladesh's Government Maintain a Low Fiscal Deficit in FY2010?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

China: Economic Statistics

China’s Leading Indexes: Pointing to a Slowdown?

Chinese Data Discrepancies Exacerbated During Global Downturn?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Macro View :

Economics of the Olympics and Other Major Sporting Events

Can Economists Predict the World Cup Winner?

Will the 2010 World Cup Stimulate Growth in South Africa?

Canada : China : North East Asia : South Africa : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View :

India: Labor Market

How Strong Will India's Labor Market Revival Be?

Is India Lagging Behind on Pension Reforms?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Bangladesh: Economic Profile

Will Bangladesh's Economic Growth Improve in 2010?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

India: External Accounts

Is India's Trade Deficit Set to Widen in 2010?

Will India Continue to Rely on Soft Capital Controls to Contain Capital Inflows?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization :

China: Labor Market

How Big a Problem Is Labor Strife in China?

What's Happening to China's Migrant Workers? A New Generation Coming and Going

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Hong Kong: External Accounts

Can Asian Demand Continue to Drive Hong Kong's Export Rebound?

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization :

Singapore: Manufacturing Sector

Singapore's July IP Slows: Has Manufacturing Growth Peaked?

What is the Outlook for Manufacturing Investment in Singapore?

Singapore : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

China: FX Reserves

Will China Keep Buying U.S. Assets?

Chinese Reserve Growth Eases as Capital Outflows Balance Trade-Related Inflows

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Indonesia: Manufacturing and Investment

Is Indonesia Becoming More Attractive to Investors?

Will Domestic Demand Sustain Industrial Production in Indonesia?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : External Balance : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Indonesia: Fiscal Policy

Will Indonesia's Fiscal Deficit Be Smaller Than Expected?

Indonesia's Debt Market Trends: An Interplay of Ratings Upgrade, Capital Controls and Global Volatility?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Indonesia: External Accounts

Indonesia Posts First Trade Deficit in Two Years: A Sign of Things to Come?

Is Indonesia Becoming More Attractive to Investors?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization :

Indonesia: Economic Profile

Indonesia’s Expansion Accelerates in Q2: What's the Outlook for H2?

How Serious Is the Terrorist Threat in Indonesia?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Singapore: Monetary Policy

Singapore's Inflation Rate Accelerates in July: Are One-Off Factors to Blame?

Will Singapore Further Tighten Monetary Policy in October?

Singapore : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Sri Lanka: Economic Profile

Sri Lanka’s Economy Expands 3.5% in 2009: Will Strong Growth Maintain in 2010?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Pakistan: Fiscal Policy

Will High Defense Spending Keep Pakistan's Fiscal Position Under Pressure?

Pakistan: Will IMF's Immediate Assistance of $450 million Prove Effective?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Malaysia: Manufacturing and Investment

June IP Numbers Lower Than Expected: What's the Outlook for Malaysian Industrial Production?

Is Malaysia's Outlook for Domestic Investment Still Bleak?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Malaysia: Monetary Policy

Bank Negara Malaysia Stays on Hold in September: Done for 2010?

Malaysia's July CPI Picks Up Speed: Is a Rate Hike in September More Likely?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Malaysia: Economic Profile

Private Consumption Drives Malaysia's Q2 Growth to 8.9%: What Are the Implications?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Pakistan: External Assistance

Pakistan: Will IMF's Immediate Assistance of $450 million Prove Effective?

Will U.S. Assistance Foster Trust And Cooperation With Pakistan?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

South Korea: Manufacturing and Corporate Sector

South Korea’s Industrial Activity: Set for a Gradual Slowdown?

How Strong Will South Korea's Facilities Investment Be in 2010?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Corporate Finance :

China: Fiscal Policy

Crouching Local Debts, Hidden Risks: How Exposed Are China's Banks?

How Stable Is China's Fiscal Position?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Fiscal Policy : Government Bonds :

Australia: Fiscal Policy

Australian Budget 2010-11: Budgeting for Better Times?

Will Australia's Tax Reform Pass?

Fiscal Policy : Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

South Korea: Monetary Policy

Will Rising Inflationary Pressures in South Korea Lead to Tightening Ahead?

Will Inflation Risks in South Korea Pick Up in H2 2010?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

South Korea: Labor Market

South Korea's Labor Market Recovery: New Tax System to Boost Hiring

Will South Korea's Pension Fund Be Successful in Chasing Higher Yields to Boost Returns?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

South Korea: Fiscal Policy

South Korea’s Sovereign Debt Continues to Increase: Is the Fiscal Condition Becoming Unsustainable?

Will South Korea's Bond Market Become More Attractive in 2010?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Laos: Economic Profile

Will Laos Post a Strong Recovery?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Thailand: Economic Profile

Did Thai GDP Growth Brush Off Political Turmoil?

Thailand Trade Balance: Are Exports Slowing?

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Pakistan: Economic Profile

Pakistan: Will IMF's Immediate Assistance of $450 million Prove Effective?

Pakistan: Will Flood Fueled Inflation Have A Domino Effect On The Economy?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Pakistan: External Accounts

Are Pakistan’s Current Account Risks Easing in 2010?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Current Account : External Balance :

Philippines: Investment

Philippine Foreign Equity Ownership Regulations Remain Strong

Is the Philippines Still the Sick Man of Asia?

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

China: Property Market

Chinese Property Prices Stable in July: Still at Risk of a Crash?

Chinese Property Regulations: Sticking With Austerity?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Markets : Commercial : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Real Estate Sector : Residential :

Japan: Domestic Demand

Are Japanese Consumers Shopping Yet?

Is Now the Time to Raise Japan's Consumption Tax?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

Australia: Domestic Demand

Are Australians Returning to the Shops?

Australian Capex: Will the Investment Boom Resume?

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

New Zealand: Real Estate Sector

What are the Economic Impacts of New Zealand's Leaky Homes Crisis?

Is the New Zealand Housing Market Booming Again?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector :

China: Social Safety Net

How Will China Finance Its Extended Health-Care Coverage?

Chinese Social Security Fund Seeking Higher Risk

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Development Challenges : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Emerging Markets: Capital Controls, FDI and Capital Flows

Will India Continue to Rely on Soft Capital Controls to Contain Capital Inflows?

China's Wall of Money Still Government-Led?

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Latin America : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : External Balance : Financial Systems and Regulation :

Thailand: Fiscal Policy

How Much Money Will the Thai Government Borrow?

Any Off-Budget Growth-Supportive Measures in Thailand?

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Macau: Economic Profile

The Gaming Sector Revives Macau's Economic Growth

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Japan: Monetary Policy

Japan Fights Risk Aversion With Liquidity: Is Quantitative Easing Back?

Will the Bank of Japan Adopt Inflation Targeting?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Japan: Inflation

How Severe Is Deflation in Japan?

How Long and Severe Will Deflation in Japan Be?

Japan : North East Asia : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Thailand: Monetary Policy

Good News on Growth Prompts Thailand Rate Hike

Thai Deflation Bottoms: Will Core Inflation Scramble Back Up?

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Asia: Monetary Policy

Are Asian Policy Rates Set to Normalize?

Is Inflationary Pressure Escalating in Asia?

Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Taiwan: External Accounts

Taiwan's Export Growth Accelerates in July: Sustainable in H2?

Will Taiwan's Balance of Payments Surplus Continue?

Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

China: Export Sector

Chinese Trade Surplus Widens in July: How Sustainable?

Chinese Reserve Growth Eases as Capital Outflows Balance Trade-Related Inflows

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Macro View : Current Account : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization :

New Zealand: Production

New Zealand's Agricultural Sector: Surviving Without Subsidies

Are New Zealand's Manufacturing and Service Industries Sputtering Back to Life?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Japan: Fiscal Policy

Is Now the Time to Raise Japan's Consumption Tax?

Is It Time to Lower Japan's Corporate Tax Rates?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

The Group of Eight (G8)

G7 Ministers Focus on Financial Reform, Not Currencies

Has the G20 Superseded the G7/G8?

Germany : Italy : Japan : North East Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United Kingdom : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Macro View : Canada : France :

China: Sectors

Chinese Shipbuilders and Shippers Benefiting From Government Support

Chinese Airplane Manufacturing: Poised for Global Competition?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Australia: Economic Profile

Australian GDP Growth: Still Going Strong in 2010

Australian Government Pares Back Proposed Mining Tax

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Taiwan: Economic Profile

How Much Will Growth Slow in Taiwan?

After a Strong H1, What’s the Outlook for Taiwan in 2010?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Hong Kong: Property Market

Can Hong Kong's Government Prevent a Property Bubble?

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Markets : Commercial : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Real Estate Sector : Residential :

Singapore: Fiscal Policy

Will Singapore’s FY2010 Budget Boost Long Term Growth and Productivity?

Singapore : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Australia: Real Estate Sector

Economic Impacts of Australia's Waning Population Growth

Will the Australian Housing Market Fizzle Without Government Support?

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Real Estate Sector :

Philippines: Labor Market

Will Remittances to the Philippines Keep Rising?

When Will Domestic Employment in the Philippines Improve?

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Global Manufacturing

How Much is Global Manufacturing Cooling?

U.S. Industrial Production Rises; Mixed Signals From Regional Surveys

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : North America : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

India: Manufacturing and Corporate Sector

India's Industrial Activity Slows: Will Domestic Demand Be a Savior?

Are Private Equity Deals Reviving in India?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

India: Economic Profile

India's GDP Accelerates in Q2: Can the Momentum Withstand Global Growth Risks?

What Factors Constrain India's Growth Potential?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

India: Fiscal Policy

Is India's Fiscal Position Improving on Reforms or Strong Economic Growth?

Is India's Gradual Subsidy Reform a Positive for Fiscal and Economic Policies?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Hong Kong: Economic Profile

Are Inflationary Pressures Building in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong's Growth Slows to 1.4% in Q2: What's the Outlook for 2010?

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Hong Kong: Fiscal Policy

Will Hong Kong's FY2010 Budget Bolster the Recovery?

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

The 1997-1998 Asian Financial Crisis

Can China Learn from the Experiences of Japan and Other Asian Countries?

Investment Recovery and Capital Inflows in Emerging Asia ex-Chindia?

Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Past Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Taiwan: Domestic Consumption

Will Taiwan's Unemployment Rate Keep Falling?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

Myanmar: Economic Profile

How Will Myanmar's Economy Fare in the Global Recession?

South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View :

Japan: Economic Profile

Japan Stuck in Transition: GDP Growth of 0.4% y/y in Q2

When Will Japan Pull Out of Its Slump?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Japan's Lost Decade

Lessons from Japan's Crisis

Japanese Money Supply Growth: Is Japan Undergoing a Credit Crunch?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Past Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Malaysia: External Account

Did Malaysian Export Growth Peak in July?

Is Malaysia Failing to Attract FDI?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Current Account : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization :

China Investment Corporation

What Do We Know About the Strategy of the China Investment Corporation?

SAFE and CIC: How Are China's Foreign Assets Managed?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Oil and Energy :

China: Trade Politics

Chinese Trade Surplus Widens in July: How Sustainable?

Is the Cost of Doing Business in China Rising for Foreign Companies?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Trade and Globalization :

China: Current Account

China's Current Account Surplus Jumps 30% in Q2 2010

Foreign Direct Investment Strengthens in China

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Current Account : External Balance :

The Recovery of Global Trade Flows

Will Trade Ministers Conclude the Doha Trade Talks in 2010?

Will Trade Financing Costs Continue to Ease in 2010?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

Sri Lanka: External Account

Sri Lanka’s Trade Deficit Expands in May 2010: Are Trade-Balance Risks Emerging?

Will Capital Inflows Reduce Pressure on Sri Lanka's Balance of Payments?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : External Balance :

China: Fiscal Stimulus

Will Efforts to Meet Energy Efficiency Targets Solve China's Overcapacity Problem?

Will China Rebalance its Fading Stimulus?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Fiscal Policy : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

North Korea: Economic Profile

Can China Save North Korea’s Economy From Collapse After Currency Reform?

Who Has Economic Leverage on North Korea?

North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Australia: Trade

Australian Exports to Fall After Commodity Stockpiling Ends?

Australian Drought Ends: Will Agricultural Exports Recover?

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

Asia: Economic Integration

Are the ASEAN+3 Nations Gradually Moving Toward Trade and Financial Integration?

The China-ASEAN FTA Seals Greater Regional Integration: Are Benefits from the FTA Overstated?

North East Asia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

Hong Kong: Consumption

Hong Kong's Unemployment Rate Improves in July

Hong Kong's Growth Slows to 1.4% in Q2: What's the Outlook for 2010?

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Global Fiscal Stimulus Measures

What's in Japan's Fiscal Stimulus Packages?

Beyond the Extension of Jobless Benefits, Any Support From Fiscal Stimulus in 2010?

North East Asia : Pacific : South East Asia : Taiwan : United Kingdom : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Macro View : Current Account : Current Financial Crisis : External Balance : Fiscal Policy : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Philippines: Domestic Demand

Will Remittances to the Philippines Keep Rising?

Will Philippine Consumer Spending Remain Strong in 2010?

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Philippines: Monetary Policy

Will Philippine Inflation Remain Tame?

When Will the Philippines End Its Accommodative Stance?

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Japan: Labor Market

Are Japanese Wages and Employment Contracting?

Japanese Labor Market: Why Are Wages So Sluggish?

Japan : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Sri Lanka: External Assistance

Will IMF Assistance Boost Sri Lanka's Economic Growth?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

New Zealand: Domestic Demand

Are New Zealand Consumers Returning to Their Spendthrift Lifestyle?

Is the New Zealand Housing Market Booming Again?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Asia: Economic Profile

Will Asia’s Strong Recovery Maintain Its Momentum?

Will Asia Decouple from the Advanced Economies?

Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

New Zealand: Economic Profile

Is New Zealand GDP Clambering Back to Pre-Recession Levels?

How Will the European Debt Crisis Affect New Zealand's Economy?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

India: Real Estate Sector

Is India's Real Estate Sector Bottoming Out?

Will Policy Measures Contain the Risk of a Real Estate Bubble in India?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector :

The G20's Role in Economic Policymaking

What Was Accomplished at the G20 Summit in Toronto?

What Does Canada Want From the G8/G20?

Argentina : Australia : Canada : China : France : Germany : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Italy : Japan : Mexico : North East Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South East Asia : South Korea : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

New Zealand: External Accounts

Is New Zealand's Current Account Deficit Bottoming Out?

How Long Will New Zealand's Current Account Deficit Continue to Shrink?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Current Account :

Tourism Sector

Outlook for the Travel and Hospitality Industry

How Much Will Counter-terrorism Measures Affect the Airline Industry?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : North America : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Responses to Global Imbalances

Is There a Need for International Monetary Reform Through a Multilateral Exchange Rate Mechanism?

Is the U.S. Being Inconsistent by Pushing China to Increase FX Appreciation But Not the Gulf?

Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : Current Account : External Balance :

The BRICs and Reserve Currency Alternatives

China's Super-Sovereign Reserve Currency Idea: Could the SDR Be a Reserve Currency?

North East Asia : Russia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Asia: Capital Flows

How Will Asian Central Banks Contain Asset Bubbles?

Will Capital Inflows into Asia Remain Buoyant in 2010?

Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : External Balance :

Philippines: External Account

Will the Philippines' Balance of Payments Fall Into Deficit?

Is the Philippines Trade Deficit Shrinking?

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

Pakistan: Monetary Policy

Pakistan Increases Policy Rates in July: Will It Effectively Contain Inflation?

Does Pakistan Still Face Inflation Risks?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Japan: External Accounts

Will Japan's Exports Sputter Out as Inventory Restocking Ends?

Will Japan's Current Account Surplus Continue to Shrink?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization :

Malaysia: Fiscal Outlook

Is Malaysia's Budget Deficit Still under Control?

Will Malaysia Successfully Achieve both Budget Consolidation and Economic Growth With Budget 2010?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

India: Information Technology Sector

Will Improving Global Conditions Revive India's IT Sector?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Markets : Sectors and Industries :

Asia: Exports

Asia's Industrial Activity Slowing: Will Exports Follow Suit?

How Much Is the Chinese Recovery Boosting Asian Exports?

Asia/Pacific : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

India: Agriculture Sector

Will Weak Monsoons Exacerbate Inflationary Pressures in India?

What are the Challenges for India's Agriculture Sector?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Agriculturals : Other Commodities :

South Korea: Key Sectors

Will South Korean Automakers Continue to Grab Global Market Share?

Is South Korea’s Shipbuilding Sector Set to Recover in 2010?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Taiwan: Electronics Sector

Is Taiwan's Electronics Sector Consolidating?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

India: Airline Sector

Will the Indian Government Bailout the Public Airline?

Do Problems in India's Airline Industry Persist Beyond Economic Slowdown?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Sectors and Industries :

Sri Lanka: Fiscal Policy

Will Post-War Spending Continue to Pressurize Sri Lanka's Fiscal Balance?

Will IMF Assistance Boost Sri Lanka's Economic Growth?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Indonesia: Economic Reform

Is Indonesia Becoming More Attractive to Investors?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Japan: Industrial Production

Is the Japanese Services Sector Peeking Out of the Rubble?

Is the Japanese Manufacturing Sector Reviving?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Natural Gas Prices

Will Natural Gas Prices Rise as Supply Glut Turns Into Deficit?

Is Natural Gas's Link to Oil Prices Weakening?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : Markets : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Financial Protectionism in the Wake of Crisis

Tackling Too-Big-To-Fail: Overview of Proposals

European-Wide Micro- and Macro-Prudential Regulation: Leaders Give Backing

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

Thailand: Production

Thai Sugar Industry and the Threats to Sustained Export Growth

Thai Manufacturing Decline Abates But Still a Long Way From Recovery

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

Afghanistan: Opium Sector

Will Government's Measures Effectively Cut the Opium Production in Afghanistan?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets :

Taiwan: Fiscal Policy

Is Taiwan's Fiscal Policy Sustainable?

Will Ballooning Debt Worries Pose Risks to Taiwan's Credit Rating?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Japan: Real Estate Sector

Is Japan's Housing Market in a Great Depression?

Japanese Regional Banks and Property Developers in Vicious Circle

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector :

New Zealand: Trade

Is New Zealand's Trade Deficit Narrowing?

Are Unfavorable Terms of Trade Necessary for New Zealand Restructuring?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

Philippines: Fiscal Policy

Philippine Sovereign Debt and Investors: Does the Love Story Go On?

What Precautions Has the Philippines Taken Against Financial Crisis and Recession?

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

South Korea: Domestic Consumption

Is the Improvement in South Korea's Private Consumption Sustainable?

South Korea's Labor Market Recovery: New Tax System to Boost Hiring

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Labor Markets and Productivity :

New Zealand: Labor Market

When Will New Zealand Unemployment Peak?

Will New Zealand Wage Freezes Thaw?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Indonesia: Commodity Market

What Impact Will Rising Food Prices Have on Indonesia?

How Is Indonesia's Mining Sector Responding to Global Cues?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Sectors and Industries :

Asian Growth Outlook for 2009-2010

Will Asia’s Strong Recovery Maintain Its Momentum?

What Are Risks to Growth?

Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Philippines: Economic Profile

Trade Liberalization in the Philippines

How Will the European Debt Crisis Affect the Philippines?

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Australia: External Balance

How Will Russia's Wheat Shortage Affect Australian Agriculture?

Australian Exports to Fall After Commodity Stockpiling Ends?

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Current Account : External Balance :

Thailand: Investment

Will Construction on Thailand's Map Ta Phut Industrial Complex Resume?

Thai Auto Sector and the Costs of Greening Thailand

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Sectors and Industries :

South Korea: Sovereign Wealth Fund

Will the Korea Investment Corporation Become Aggressive in Managing Reserves?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Thailand: Labor Market

World's Lowest Unemployment Rate Is Rising

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Thailand: Domestic Demand

Thai Consumer: Battered by Political Turmoil?

What Is the Outlook for Thai GDP Growth?

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Global Trade Agreements

How Deep Is Asian Trade Fragmented?

Is Reopening NAFTA a Pandora's Box for Canada or a Blessing in Disguise?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

Thailand: Real Estate

Is Thai Commercial Property Investment Slowing?

Thai Residential Real Estate and Mortgage Finance: In the Doldrums?

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Real Estate Sector :

IMF Finances

New Funding for the IMF: Bonds and Notes

Will IMF Gold Sales Disrupt the Market?

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

Sub-Saharan Africa : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Development Challenges : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Asia: Sovereign Wealth Funds and State Holding Companies

Exposure to Asia Helped Bring Temasek Back to Pre-Crisis Levels

Singapore's Government Investment Corporation (GIC): 25% Losses?

North East Asia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Asia: Labor Market and Aging Population

Will the Asian Labor Market Continue to Be Under Pressure?

Will Aging in Asia Become a Drag on Economic Growth?

Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Gains from Globalization

Will Income Inequality Spur Globalization Backlash in Developing Countries?

Can Aid for Trade Benefit Developing Countries?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

Asia: Fiscal Policy

Will Asian Governments Focus on Stimulus Withdrawal and Fiscal Management in 2010?

Will Increasing Fiscal Spending Pose Risks to Fiscal Sustainability in Asia?

Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Asia: FX Reserves

Have Sterilization and Reserve Accumulation Shielded Asia from Another Crisis or Increased Its Vulnerabilities?

Diversifying the Allocation of Asian Reserves

Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

Chindia

On Top of the World: Chindia's Contribution to Global Growth

Does Rising Inequality in Asia Threaten Economic Growth?

Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

Asia: Real Estate Market

Has the Worst Passed for Asian Real Estate Market?

Is Asian Real Estate A Safe Investment in the Long-term?

Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

Asia: Airline Sector

Is Asian Airlines Performance Divided Amid Global Recession?

Asia/Pacific : Macro View :

Malaysia: Commodity Market

What is the Outlook for Malaysian Palm Oil in H2 2010?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities :

Japan: Government Bonds

Japanese Bond Yields: How Low Will They Go?

How Have Japanese Government Bond Yields Been Behaving?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Government Bonds :

Vietnam: The Dong (currency)

Will the August Devaluation Reduce Pressure on the Vietnam Dong?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies :

China: The Renminbi

How Significant Are Chinese Steps Toward Internationalization of the Renminbi?

Renminbi Politics: U.S. Keeps Pressure on RMB

China : Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Markets : Currencies :

China: Manufacturing and Industrial Production

China's PMIs Signal a Moderation, Not a Hard Landing

Will Efforts to Meet Energy Efficiency Targets Solve China's Overcapacity Problem?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Markets : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Vietnam: Real Estate Sector

Will Demand Buoy Residential Real Estate in Vietnam?

Is Commercial Real Estate Under Pressure in Vietnam?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Real Estate Sector :

Alternative Energy

Are Palm Oil Prices Looking Peaky?

Wind Power: Obstacles to Further Growth

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

China: Energy Sector

Can China Alleviate Natural Gas Shortages?

Coal Bed Methane, Other Unconventional Gas and China's Power Needs

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

South Korea: Real Estate Sector

Will the South Korean Government's Intervention Ensure a Soft Landing in Real Estate?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector :

Sino-Russian Relations

Are China and Russia too Competitive to Cooperate?

What's the Significance of the BRIC Meetings?

China : North East Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Global Growth

How Much is Global Manufacturing Cooling?

How Strong Will Global Growth Be in 2010?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : North America : Macro View : Markets : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Sectors and Industries :

Central Bank Reserves Diversification

Reserves Shifting Away From the Dollar?

Are Central Banks Rethinking the Euro's Role as a Reserve Currency?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : External Balance : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Global Investment Funds

Types of ETFs: Performance Update

Global ETFs: Growth to Continue into 2010?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Markets : Asset Management and Portfolio Choice : Hedge Funds and Private Equity : Money Markets : Sectors and Industries :

Singapore: Asset Markets

Are Singapore Equities Undervalued?

Will the Singapore Dollar Continue to Strengthen Against the USD in H2 2010?

Singapore : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets :

South Korea: The Won (currency)

Will Soft Capital Controls Ease South Korea's Currency Volatility and External Debt?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies :

Indonesia: Asset Markets

Indonesian Equities Continue to Break Records: How Far Will Stocks Rise?

Indonesia's Debt Market Trends: An Interplay of Ratings Upgrade, Capital Controls and Global Volatility?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies : Equities :

Gold Markets

Gold Prices: Is Bullion's Spring Surge Tapering Off?

Have Central Banks Renewed Their Interest in Gold Reserves?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

Thailand: The Thailand Baht (currency)

Will the Government Intervene on the Appreciating Thai Baht?

What is the History of Capital Controls in Thailand?

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies :

Pakistan: Asset Markets

Will Bearish Sentiments Dominate Pakistan's Stock Market in 2010?

Will Pakistan's Bond Market Take Cues from Monetary Easing?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies :

Steel Markets

Steel Prices: Will Steelmakers Mimic Quarterly Pricing of Ore Miners?

Russia Steel Outlook: Price Pressure from Domestic Buyers

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Base Metals : Other Commodities :

Base Metals

Will Financing Deals Bolster Zinc Prices?

Aluminum Prices: Will Oversupply Bring a Correction?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : World : Markets : Base Metals : Other Commodities :

China: Fiscal Policy

Crouching Local Debts, Hidden Risks: How Exposed Are China's Banks?

How Stable Is China's Fiscal Position?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Fiscal Policy : Government Bonds :

Vietnam: Asset Markets

Will the VN-Index Continue to Build on Early 2010 Gains?

How Will Vietnam's Bond Sales Fare in 2010?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies : Equities : Government Bonds :

Carry Trade

Funding Currency Showdown: Will the Yen Supplant the Dollar?

How Do Japanese Retail Investors Impact the Carry Trade?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : North America : Markets : Currencies :

China: Credit Markets

Crouching Local Debts, Hidden Risks: How Exposed Are China's Banks?

Chinese Corporate Bond Market Looks Offshore

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Markets : Corporate Bonds and Leveraged Loans : Corporate Finance : Government Bonds : Money Markets :

Emerging Markets: Economic Profile

Will the 2010 World Cup Stimulate Growth in South Africa?

Poland Macro View: Q2 GDP Growth Beats Expectations

Andean : Brazil : China : Colombia : Mexico : North East Asia : Peru : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : South Africa : South East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Markets :

China: Property Market

Chinese Property Prices Stable in July: Still at Risk of a Crash?

Chinese Property Regulations: Sticking With Austerity?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Markets : Commercial : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Real Estate Sector : Residential :

Dry Bulk Commodities

Will Karnataka's Export Ban Boost Iron Ore Prices?

Australian Government Pares Back Proposed Mining Tax

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Base Metals : Other Commodities :

Oil Prices

Oil Prices: What Is the Outlook for 2010-11?

Oil Buffeted by Eurozone Woes: What Are the Short-Term Trends?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Oil : Oil and Energy :

New Zealand: Real Estate Sector

What are the Economic Impacts of New Zealand's Leaky Homes Crisis?

Is the New Zealand Housing Market Booming Again?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector :

Grain Markets

Have Wheat Prices Peaked?

Corn and Soybean Markets: Markets Still Anticipating Bumper Harvest

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Agriculturals : Other Commodities :

Oil Demand

How Much Will Oil Demand Rebound in 2010?

How Imbalanced Are Oil Supply and Demand?

Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Oil : Oil and Energy : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe :

India: Energy Sector

Is India's Gradual Subsidy Reform a Positive for Fiscal and Economic Policies?

What Will Be India's Policy to Meet its Growing Energy Needs?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Taiwan: The New Taiwan Dollar

Will Capital Outflows Take Appreciation Pressure off the Taiwan Dollar?

Will Taiwan Introduce De Facto Capital Control Measures to Curb Currency Appreciation?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies :

Vietnam: Bond Market

How Will Vietnam's Bond Sales Fare in 2010?

Will Vietnam Be Able to Reduce Its Budget Deficit in 2010?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Fiscal Policy : Government Bonds :

Japan: Equities

Three Prime Ministers in One Year? How Would Japan's Stock Market React?

Japan's Commodity Exchanges

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Equities :

Asia: Asset Markets

Will European Woes Dampen the Asian Equity Market Rally in 2010?

Will Asian Debt Markets Continue to Attract Investors in 2010?

Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies : Equities : Government Bonds :

China: Equity Markets

Can Chinese Equities Rally as the Economy Slows?

How Will the Year of the Tiger Affect Global Markets?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Markets : Equities :

Islamic Finance

Will the New Islamic Derivatives Standard Provide More Scope for Islamic Risk Management?

Islamic Finance: How Insulated from Conventional Shocks?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : South East Asia : United Arab Emirates : Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : Finance and Banking : Markets : Asset Management and Portfolio Choice : Banks and Risk Management : Derivatives : Securitization and Structured Finance :

Silver Markets

How Will Silver Fare Compared to Gold in 2010?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

Hong Kong: Property Market

Can Hong Kong's Government Prevent a Property Bubble?

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Markets : Commercial : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Real Estate Sector : Residential :

Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

Platinum and Palladium: Signs of Strength?

Will Catalytic Converter Demand Boost Platinum Group Metals?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

Rare Earths

Rare Earth Metals: Trends and Outlook

How to Hedge Metals Prices Without Futures?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

The 1997-1998 Asian Financial Crisis

Can China Learn from the Experiences of Japan and Other Asian Countries?

Investment Recovery and Capital Inflows in Emerging Asia ex-Chindia?

Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Past Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

G10 Currencies

Will the Election Affect the Australian Dollar?

Are 'Safe Havens' Back in 2010?

Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Markets : Currencies :

Philippines: Philippine Peso

Will the Philippines' Balance of Payments Fall Into Deficit?

Quo Vadis: What Are the Trends and Outlook for the Philippine Peso?

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies :

Agricultural Prices

Turf Wars: Will Biofuel Crops Push Up Prices for Non-biofuel Crops?

How Does Climate Change Affect Food Prices?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : North America : Markets : Agriculturals : Other Commodities :

China Investment Corporation

What Do We Know About the Strategy of the China Investment Corporation?

SAFE and CIC: How Are China's Foreign Assets Managed?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Oil and Energy :

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Natural Gas Supply

What Are the Prospects for Shale Gas in Europe?

A Gas OPEC? What Kind of Coordination among Natural Gas Exporters?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy :

Commodity Market Regulation

Will There be Coordination Between Oil Producers and Consumers?

How Will Position Limits Affect Commodity Markets?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Gold and Precious Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities :

Global Equities

Global Equities: More Correction Ahead in H2 2010?

U.S. Equity Market Slides on Global Recovery Doubts

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : North America : Markets : Equities :

China: Commodity Imports

Is Chinese Commodity Demand Softening?

Rio Tinto Cooperates with China Despite Corruption Trial

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Base Metals : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities :

Solar

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

How Bright a Future for Solar Power?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

India: Bond Market

Will India's Yield Curve Maintain Steepening Bias in 2010?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Government Bonds :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Cambodia: Real Estate Sector

Will Cambodia's Real Estate Sector Bounce Back?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Real Estate Sector :

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

The Rising Fiscal Cost of the Iraq War: Five Years On and Still Counting

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : North East Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Sectors and Industries : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

India: Asset Markets

India's Stock Market and Capital Inflows: Will Global Cues Counteract Domestic Fundamentals?

Will Risk Aversion and the Current Account Limit Upsides to the Indian Rupee in 2010?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets :

South Korea: Asset Markets

Will South Korea's Stock Market Momentum in 2010 Take Cues from the Global Risk Appetite?

Will Soft Capital Controls Ease South Korea's Currency Volatility and External Debt?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies : Equities : Government Bonds :

India: Real Estate Sector

Is India's Real Estate Sector Bottoming Out?

Will Policy Measures Contain the Risk of a Real Estate Bubble in India?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector :

Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Dollar

Pressure Off the Hong Kong Dollar as Inflows Wane?

Is the Hong Kong Exchange Fund Taking on More Risk?

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies :

Portfolio Allocation

What Will Markets Look Like in 2010?

What Happens to the Markets After the Baby Boomers Retire?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : North America : Markets :

Hong Kong: Equity Markets

Hong Kong Equities: China Worries Weigh on Hang Seng

Is Hong Kong's IPO Bonanza Coming to an End?

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Equities :

China: Derivatives Regulation

Will Chinese State-Owned Enterprises Break Their Derivatives Contracts?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Markets : Derivatives : Financial Systems and Regulation :

India: Information Technology Sector

Will Improving Global Conditions Revive India's IT Sector?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Markets : Sectors and Industries :

India: Airline Sector

Will the Indian Government Bailout the Public Airline?

Do Problems in India's Airline Industry Persist Beyond Economic Slowdown?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Sectors and Industries :

Singapore: Real Estate Market

Will Another Round of Cooling Measures Dampen Home Prices in Singapore?

Singapore : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Sectors and Industries :

Taiwan: Asset Markets

What's the Outlook for Taiwan's Equity Market?

Will Capital Outflows Take Appreciation Pressure off the Taiwan Dollar?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies : Equities : Government Bonds :

Natural Gas Prices

Will Natural Gas Prices Rise as Supply Glut Turns Into Deficit?

Is Natural Gas's Link to Oil Prices Weakening?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : Markets : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Malaysia: Bond Market

Will Malaysia Tap International Bond Markets Again in 2010?

What is the Outlook for Islamic Finance in Malaysia?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Government Bonds :

Malaysia: Asset Market

What Are the Implications of Further FX Liberalization in Malaysia?

Will Malaysia Tap International Bond Markets Again in 2010?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets :

Sri Lanka: Asset Markets

Will Government Policies Curb Speculative Trading In Sri Lankan Stock Market?

Will Sri Lanka's Bond Market Attract Foreign Capital?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets :

Natural Gas Demand

The Role of Natural Gas in Meeting Clean Energy Goals

European Natural Gas Market Liberalization: Still A Fragmented Market?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy :

Afghanistan: Opium Sector

Will Government's Measures Effectively Cut the Opium Production in Afghanistan?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets :

Non-OPEC Oil Supply

How Do Non-OPEC Producers Contribute to Oil Supply?

China in the Oil Sands: What Are the Energy Security and Investment Implications?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Japan: Real Estate Sector

Is Japan's Housing Market in a Great Depression?

Japanese Regional Banks and Property Developers in Vicious Circle

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector :

Australia: The Australian Dollar

Will the Election Affect the Australian Dollar?

Scissors Paper Rock: AUD Beats NZD Beats USD?

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies :

Philippines: Asset Markets

Will the Philippines Introduce Peso Bonds on the Global Market?

How Are Philippine Stocks Faring?

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Equities : Government Bonds :

Japan: The Yen

Is Yen Intervention in the Offing?

Yen Trends: How Has the Yen Been Behaving?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies :

Indonesia: Commodity Market

What Impact Will Rising Food Prices Have on Indonesia?

How Is Indonesia's Mining Sector Responding to Global Cues?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets : Sectors and Industries :

Australia: Government Bonds

Where Are Australian Government Bond Yields Heading?

How Much More Public Debt Will Australia Issue?

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Government Bonds :

Market Correlations

Is There a Relationship Between Oil Prices and Non-Oil Asset Returns?

Are Hedge Funds Causing Increasing Correlation Between Asset Classes?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets :

Market Volatility

How Does News Impact Market Volatility?

Are Measures of Market Risk Simply Flawed Crystal Balls?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets :

Thailand: Equity Markets

Have Thai Stocks Been Affected by Political Violence?

What Is the Outlook for Thai Stocks?

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Equities :

Thailand: Sovereign Bonds

Thai Government Bonds: Is a Sovereign Upgrade Finally in Sight?

How Much Money Will the Thai Government Borrow?

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Government Bonds :

Softs

Coffee Markets: Hard Spot in the Softs Market?

Sugar Markets: Hitting the Sweet Spot?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : North America : Markets : Agriculturals : Other Commodities :

Asia: Bond Markets

Will Asian Debt Markets Continue to Attract Investors in 2010?

Are Ratings of Most Countries Under Pressure?

Asia/Pacific : Markets : Government Bonds :

Core Government Bonds

Will Core Government Bond Yields Stay Low?

Do Sovereign CDS Markets Misrepresent Risk?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : North America : Markets : Government Bonds :

Foreign Exchange Markets

What is the Impact of Currency Interventions in Developed Countries?

Is It Time for a New Global Reserve Currency?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Currencies :

Agricultural Supply

U.S. Agricultural Supply: Record Corn, Soybean Forecasts

Agriculture Outsourcing: Courting Political Risk or Food Crisis Solution?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Agriculturals : Other Commodities :

Vietnam: Financial Sector

Will Vietnam's Credit Growth Target Be Met After the Lending Cap Removal?

How Vulnerable Are Vietnam's Banks?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

China: Monetary Policy

Will Higher Food Prices Bring Monetary Policy Normalization in China?

First PBoC Withdrawal in Two Months: What's Up With China's Interbank Market?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Money Markets :

Global Investment Funds

Types of ETFs: Performance Update

Global ETFs: Growth to Continue into 2010?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Markets : Asset Management and Portfolio Choice : Hedge Funds and Private Equity : Money Markets : Sectors and Industries :

China: Corporate Finance

Chinese Corporate Bond Market Looks Offshore

Private Equity in China: Local Players and Joint Ventures

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Corporate Bonds and Leveraged Loans : Corporate Finance : Hedge Funds and Private Equity :

Indonesia: Banking Sector

Is Credit Growth Still Subdued in Indonesia?

Are Corruption Scandals in Indonesia Worrying Investors?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

South Korea: Manufacturing and Corporate Sector

South Korea’s Industrial Activity: Set for a Gradual Slowdown?

How Strong Will South Korea's Facilities Investment Be in 2010?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Corporate Finance :

South Korea: Financial Sector

Will South Korea’s Banking Sector Remain Stable in 2010?

How Will the Korea Development Bank Be Privatized?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

China: Credit Markets

Crouching Local Debts, Hidden Risks: How Exposed Are China's Banks?

Chinese Corporate Bond Market Looks Offshore

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Markets : Corporate Bonds and Leveraged Loans : Corporate Finance : Government Bonds : Money Markets :

Australia: Financial Sector

Australian Credit Growth: A Return to Deleveraging?

Australian Post-Crisis Financial Regulation: Will Reforms Prevent Another Boom and Bust?

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management : Hedge Funds and Private Equity : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Securitization and Structured Finance :

Japan: Non-Bank Financial Institutions

Should Japan Post Resume Privatization?

Will Tokyo Become the London of the East?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

China: Property Market

Chinese Property Prices Stable in July: Still at Risk of a Crash?

Chinese Property Regulations: Sticking With Austerity?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Markets : Commercial : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Real Estate Sector : Residential :

China: Banking Sector

How Solid Are Chinese Banks?

Chinese Bank Lending Slows: Constraining Growth or Preventing Risks?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management : Financial Systems and Regulation : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Emerging Markets: Capital Controls, FDI and Capital Flows

Will India Continue to Rely on Soft Capital Controls to Contain Capital Inflows?

China's Wall of Money Still Government-Led?

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Latin America : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : External Balance : Financial Systems and Regulation :

Asia: Corporate Sector

Will Investment in Asia Witness Strong Revival in 2010?

Is Asian Corporate Sector Vulnerable Amid Weak Demand and Tight Financial Condition?

Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

Microfinance

Microfinance: A Regional Snapshot

The Future of Microfinance

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Securitization and Structured Finance :

Islamic Finance

Will the New Islamic Derivatives Standard Provide More Scope for Islamic Risk Management?

Islamic Finance: How Insulated from Conventional Shocks?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : South East Asia : United Arab Emirates : Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : Finance and Banking : Markets : Asset Management and Portfolio Choice : Banks and Risk Management : Derivatives : Securitization and Structured Finance :

Hong Kong: Property Market

Can Hong Kong's Government Prevent a Property Bubble?

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Markets : Commercial : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Real Estate Sector : Residential :

Japan's Lost Decade

Lessons from Japan's Crisis

Japanese Money Supply Growth: Is Japan Undergoing a Credit Crunch?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Past Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Japan: Banking Sector

Should Japanese Banks Bail Out Ailing Companies?

Japanese Moratorium on Loan Repayments: Will It Ease the Hurt From Ongoing Asset Collapse?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

India: Financial Sector

Will India Continue to Rely on Soft Capital Controls to Contain Capital Inflows?

Has Economic Slowdown Affected the Profitability of Indian Banks?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

New Zealand: Financial Sector

Is New Zealand Fortifying Its Buffers Against Liquidity Shocks?

New Zealand Credit Growth: Still Sluggish?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

Asia: Financial Sector

How Resilient Are Asian Banks?

Will Hedge Funds in Asia Face More Redemptions?

Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

China: Derivatives Regulation

Will Chinese State-Owned Enterprises Break Their Derivatives Contracts?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Markets : Derivatives : Financial Systems and Regulation :

Commercial Real Estate: Global Outlook Precarious

Bailing Out the U.S. Housing and Financial Sector: Fiscal Costs and Risks to Taxpayers Getting Bigger?

Outlook for Asian Real-Estate Market: Has the Worst Passed?

Australia : Eurozone : Japan : Pacific : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance :

Malaysia: Banking Sector

Is Malaysia’s Banking Sector Stabilizing?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management : Financial Systems and Regulation :

Singapore: Financial Sector

Singapore's Capital Markets: Bonds Boom, Equities Bust?

Singapore's Banking Sector: The Strongest in Asia?

Singapore : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

Malaysia: Financial Sector

Is Malaysia’s Banking Sector Stabilizing?

What is the Outlook for Islamic Finance in Malaysia?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

Philippines: Financial Sector

Are Philippine Bank Balance Sheets Sound?

What Precautions Has the Philippines Taken Against Financial Crisis and Recession?

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

Taiwan: Banking Sector

How Are Taiwan's Banks Weathering the Global Financial Crisis?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

Hong Kong as China's Financial Center

Is the Outlook Improving for Hong Kong's Banks?

China : Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

Japan: Corporate Finance

Bank of Japan Takes on Role of Corporate Financier

The Debt Hangover: Japanese Corporations Eschew Borrowing

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Corporate Finance :

Australia: Corporate Finance

Are Australian Business Earnings and Production Still Sliding?

Australia: Worried About Chinese Investment?

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking : Corporate Finance :

Thailand: Financial Sector

Do Thai Banks Still Rely Too Much on Collateral?

Thai Banking Sector: Still Healthy?

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking :

South Korea: Domestic and Cross-Border Politics

Challenges for South Korean Government: New PM Kim Resigns

Will South Korea's Unification Plans Increase Peninsula Tensions?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Vietnam: Domestic Politics

Will Vietnam's Nuclear Negotiations with the U.S. Stoke Regional Tensions?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

North Korea: Nuclear Program

Could North-South Korea Tensions Lead to War?

After Cheonan: The End of the Six-Party Talks?

China : Japan : North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

China: Manufacturing and Industrial Production

China's PMIs Signal a Moderation, Not a Hard Landing

Will Efforts to Meet Energy Efficiency Targets Solve China's Overcapacity Problem?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Markets : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Copenhagen Climate Change Summit and Global Climate Regime

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Developed Countries Agenda On Climate Change at the Copenhagen Conference

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Alternative Energy

Are Palm Oil Prices Looking Peaky?

Wind Power: Obstacles to Further Growth

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

China: Energy Sector

Can China Alleviate Natural Gas Shortages?

Coal Bed Methane, Other Unconventional Gas and China's Power Needs

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Indonesia: Domestic Politics

How Serious Is the Terrorist Threat in Indonesia?

How Will Investors React to Indonesia's New Finance Minister?

Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

China's Role in International Financial Institutions

Greek Adjustment Program Review: European Commission Recommends Release of Second Tranche

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Sino-Russian Relations

Are China and Russia too Competitive to Cooperate?

What's the Significance of the BRIC Meetings?

China : North East Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

China: Domestic Politics

Is China Really Cracking Down on Corruption?

China's Environmental Woes: The Great Leap Backward

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Taiwan: Ties with China

Will New Trade Agreement with China Boost Taiwan's Growth?

Could Taiwan's Opposition Gain From Free-Trade Accord with China?

China : North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Bhutan: New Measure of Economic Output

Gross National Happiness?

Do We Need a New Measure of Economic Output to Replace GDP?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

Bhutan: Political Issues

Will Bhutan Successfully Establish the World's Newest Democracy?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Thailand: Domestic Politics

Thai Government Charges Thaksin for Deadly Protests

Thailand Protests: Timeline

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

The U.S. and the 'Wars of 9/11'

How Is NATO’s Afghanistan Mission Faring?

A Reset in U.S. Relations with Afghan President?

Iraq : Other South Asia : South Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Bangladesh: Domestic Politics

Have Political Headwinds Stabilized in Bangladesh?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Afghanistan: Economic Profile

Will Afghanistan's Economy Benefit from the IMF's Economic Program?

What Is the Growth-Generating Potential of Newly Discovered Minerals in Afghanistan?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View :

Japan: Foreign Policy

Will Japan and U.S. Resolve Okinawa Dispute?

China Worries Japan by Flexing Its Muscles in the Pacific

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Sri Lanka: Domestic Politics

Will the Government in Sri Lanka Stimulate Growth or Consolidate Power?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

China: Labor Market

How Big a Problem Is Labor Strife in China?

What's Happening to China's Migrant Workers? A New Generation Coming and Going

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Nepal: Political Issues

What Are the Threats to Nepal's Democracy and Growth?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Philippines: Domestic Politics

New Philippines President Seeks to Secure Working Legislative Majority

Philippine Land Reform: A Historical Perspective

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Cambodia: Domestic Politics

Will the Cambodia State Continue to Crack Down on the Opposition?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Australia: Domestic Politics

Australian Election: Will the Labor Party Hold Onto Power?

Australia Gets New Prime Minister Amid Mining Tax Dispute

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

China: Foreign Policy

China Worries Japan by Flexing Its Muscles in the Pacific

Will Shanghai Gain from the World Expo?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

New Zealand: Domestic Politics

How Will the Emission Trading Scheme Affect New Zealand's Economy?

New Zealand's Aging Population: Spenders and KiwiSavers

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

New Zealand: Foreign Politics

Will China Take Over New Zealand Dairy Farms?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Asia's Natural Disaster Preparation

Will China's Emergency Response to Qinghai Quake Be Effective?

Taiwan's President Shuffles Cabinet In the Wake of Typhoon Morakot

China : North East Asia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters :

U.S.-China Relations

Will China Keep Buying U.S. Assets?

What Was Gained From the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue?

China : North East Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Trade and Globalization :

Philippines: Demographics

Philippine Population Boom: A Ticking Economic Time Bomb?

Philippines : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

India: Domestic Politics

Maoists Strike Hard in India

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Instability in Pakistan

Are Domestic Instability and Global Criticism Weakening Pakistan’s Alliance with the U.S.?

Fragile Domestic Politics Within Pakistan

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Myanmar: Domestic Politics

Myanmar Military Resignations Hint at Election Outcome

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

China: Social Safety Net

How Will China Finance Its Extended Health-Care Coverage?

Chinese Social Security Fund Seeking Higher Risk

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Development Challenges : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Asia: Politics

How Will Political Dynamics Fare in Asia in 2010?

Is U.S. Taking a More Active Role in Asia?

Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Biofuel

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

What Is the Current State of the Ethanol Market?

Brazil : China : North East Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Microfinance

Microfinance: A Regional Snapshot

The Future of Microfinance

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Securitization and Structured Finance :

China: Defense and Security Policy

Shanghai Cooperation Organization Rules Out Membership for Iran

China Worries Japan by Flexing Its Muscles in the Pacific

China : North East Asia : Pacific : South Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Japan: Demographics

How Can Japan Stop Its Demographic Trainwreck?

Japan's Population Shrinks and Ages: What Are the Projections?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care :

Rare Earths

Rare Earth Metals: Trends and Outlook

How to Hedge Metals Prices Without Futures?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

Vietnam: Long-Term Issues

What is Vietnam's Long-Term Outlook?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges :

India: Foreign Policy

Will India Pass Bill to Expand Use of U.S. Civilian Nuclear Deal?

U.S. - India Relations: New Beginnings?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Myanmar: Economic Profile

How Will Myanmar's Economy Fare in the Global Recession?

South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View :

Japan: Economic Profile

Japan Stuck in Transition: GDP Growth of 0.4% y/y in Q2

When Will Japan Pull Out of Its Slump?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Energy Supply Chokepoints and Vulnerabilities

Somali Pirates Hijacking Global Business?

Energy Risks Hampering Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks :

Hong Kong: Domestic Politics

Hong Kong Approves Democratic Reforms

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Commodity Market Regulation

Will There be Coordination Between Oil Producers and Consumers?

How Will Position Limits Affect Commodity Markets?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Gold and Precious Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities :

China: Trade Politics

Chinese Trade Surplus Widens in July: How Sustainable?

Is the Cost of Doing Business in China Rising for Foreign Companies?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Trade and Globalization :

Solar

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

How Bright a Future for Solar Power?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

What Is the International Response to Obama's 'Volcker Rule'?

EU Lawmakers Approve Tough Bank Bonus Rules, Debate Bank Tax

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

U.S. Defense Policy and Spending

U.S. Congress Passes Emergency War Funding

President Obama Unveils First National Security Strategy

Iraq : North East Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

North Korea: Economic Profile

Can China Save North Korea’s Economy From Collapse After Currency Reform?

Who Has Economic Leverage on North Korea?

North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

China: Ethnic and Territorial Disputes

Can China Win Tibetan Loyalties with New Policies?

Xinjiang: Can New Policies Assuage Ethnic Tensions?

China : North East Asia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

The Rising Fiscal Cost of the Iraq War: Five Years On and Still Counting

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : North East Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Sectors and Industries : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Developing Countries and Climate Change

China's Environmental Woes: The Great Leap Backward

Brazil and Climate Change

China : India : North East Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

The G20's Role in Economic Policymaking

What Was Accomplished at the G20 Summit in Toronto?

What Does Canada Want From the G8/G20?

Argentina : Australia : Canada : China : France : Germany : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Italy : Japan : Mexico : North East Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South East Asia : South Korea : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges :

Singapore: Domestic Politics

Will Singapore’s FY2010 Budget Boost Long Term Growth and Productivity?

Should Singapore Change Its Export-Led Growth Model?

Singapore : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Taiwan: Domestic Politics

Could Taiwan's Opposition Gain From Free-Trade Accord with China?

Is Typhoon Morakot Becoming a Political Storm in Taiwan?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Sino-Japanese Relations

China Worries Japan by Flexing Its Muscles in the Pacific

Will China Save Japan or Seize Economic Leadership of Asia?

China : Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Climate Financing

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Investment Megatrend: Global Warming Strategies Heat Up

Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

China and India: Technological Change

Will Improving Global Conditions Revive India's IT Sector?

Are China and India Helping Asia Move Up the Technology Ladder?

China : India : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

India: Information Technology Sector

Will Improving Global Conditions Revive India's IT Sector?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Markets : Sectors and Industries :

Taiwan: Electronics Sector

Is Taiwan's Electronics Sector Consolidating?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Indonesia: Economic Reform

Is Indonesia Becoming More Attractive to Investors?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Malaysia: Political Environment and Reform

Will Malaysia Successfully Accelerate Growth With the New Economic Model?

Will Prime Minister Najib's Rule Reduce Political Uncertainty in Malaysia?

Malaysia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Food Subsidies

Food Outsourcing, GM Crops, Bilateral Agricultural Treaties: Innovative Solutions to Ease Global Food Shortages?

Agriculture Outsourcing: Courting Political Risk or Food Crisis Solution?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Other South Asia : South Asia : Sub-Saharan Africa : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges :

Afghanistan: Domestic Politics

How Is NATO’s Afghanistan Mission Faring?

A Reset in U.S. Relations with Afghan President?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Pakistan: Foreign and Defense Policy

Timeline: U.S.-Pakistan Relations

India and Pakistan Move Closer to Peace Talks?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

India: Defense and Security Posture

India and Pakistan Move Closer to Peace Talks?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Food Supply

Russian Wheat Crisis a Rising Risk for Inflation in Africa

Chinese Drought Threatening Food Supply?

China : North East Asia : Sub-Saharan Africa : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Japan: Domestic Politics

Will the DPJ Choose a New Prime Minister?

How Will Resignations Change Japan's Economic Policies?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

The Group of Seven (G-7)

Has the G20 Superseded the G7/G8?

Canada : Japan : North East Asia : United Kingdom : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : International Organizations :

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

Sub-Saharan Africa : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Development Challenges : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Asia: Labor Market and Aging Population

Will the Asian Labor Market Continue to Be Under Pressure?

Will Aging in Asia Become a Drag on Economic Growth?

Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

What Was Gained From the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue?

Are U.S.-China Trade Tensions Worsening in 2010?

China : United States : Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

The Global AIDS Epidemic

Coping with AIDS Pandemic

Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

The Asia-Pacific Strategic Balance

China Worries Japan by Flexing Its Muscles in the Pacific

Could North-South Korea Tensions Lead to War?

Australia : China : Japan : North East Asia : Pacific : South Asia : South Korea : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

APEC's Growing Profile

APEC's November Meeting Pushes for Regional Integration and Rebalancing

The APEC Summit: Are Bilateral Trade Arrangements the New Trend?

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Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Will ADB's Capital Increase Provide Vital Support for Countries Affected by the Global Downturn?

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