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Slowdown ahead
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/12/2018
» The economic outlook doesn't seem as rosy as it once did for most Asian countries looking toward 2019. The relatively dynamic world trade recovery that began in late 2016 is now threatened by tensions between the United States and China, coupled with increasing protectionism in many economies.
Mixed signals
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/11/2017
» Trade and investment have been vital contributors to growth in the Asia Pacific region, where many developing economies were surging before the 2008-09 global financial crisis. Global and regional trade subsequently weakened, and while the outlook has brightened this year, clouds loom on the horizon.
Is another global crisis looming?
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/06/2016
» With a substantial amount of accumulated debt and banks becoming more vulnerable to loan delinquency, the global economic recovery remains in murky territory and another financial crisis cannot be ruled out, says an executive at an international investment management firm.
Asian shares end see-saw session mixed
Published on 26/08/2015
» HONG KONG — Asian shares closed mixed after a choppy session on Wednesday, with investors selling off Chinese stocks despite an interest rate cut, while other markets found their footing.
Asian central banks are forever blowing bubbles
Published on 13/06/2015
» Recent years have seen reams of research on the role of central banks in inflating asset-price bubbles. The latest developments in Asia suggest that more may be coming.
Staying in shape
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/06/2015
» Asian banks remain healthy and have managed to avoid the ongoing problems faced by some multinationals that have been divesting assets left, right and centre, say some of the region's top finance executives.
China factory output weak
AFP, Published on 29/09/2012
» China's manufacturing activity shrank for an 11th straight month in September, HSBC said on Saturday, adding to pressure on Beijing to provide fresh stimulus to boost the world's second largest economy.
Top banks downgraded
Published on 22/06/2012
» WASHINGTON - The health of 15 of the world's largest financial institutions has been called into serious question after Moody's downgraded their credit ratings, citing risk exposure and the eurozone crisis.
Central banks to discuss interest rates
Published on 11/06/2012
» Central banks in Southeast Asia's two largest economies meet to set interest rates this week, with officials forecast to hold off on stimulus days before a Greek election at risk of triggering a deeper European turmoil.
Floods: Recovery & Govt Borrowing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2011
» World Bank: Thailand in good financial position to pay for flood recovery. Govt debt at 40.2% of GDP, well within 60% legal debt ceiling.