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Year in Review
Asia focus, Published on 29/12/2014
» Asia rose to new heights in 2014 despite the many challenges that beset the region. Headline-making developments ranged from China dethroning the United States as the world's largest economy, subject to vigorous debate as that may be, to the tragic mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
Philippines wins Moody’s upgrade
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/12/2014
» The Philippines won a second rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service in just over a year, even as the central bank highlighted growth risks in refraining from raising interest rates on Thursday.
Asian shares mixed, Shanghai jumps
Published on 10/12/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Wednesday, with fresh fears about Greece and further losses in oil prices offset by a strong rebound in Shanghai, a day after suffering its worst loss in five years.
What's lurking in the shadows of China's banks?
Asia focus, Published on 22/09/2014
» "Shadow banking" is a surprisingly colourful term for our staid economics profession. Intended or not, it conjures up images of dark, sinister, and even shady transactions. With a name like "shadow banking" it must be bad. This is unfair. While the profession lacks a uniform definition, it involves financial intermediation that takes place outside of banks — and this can be good, bad, or otherwise.
Baht approaches a two-week low
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/04/2013
» Thailand’s baht dropped toward a two-week low on concern the central bank will seek to curb appreciation that threatens exports. Bonds advanced.
Myanmar clears $1bn in overdue debt
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/01/2013
» Myanmar cleared about US$1 billion in overdue debt with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank using a bridge loan from Japan, opening the door for increased lending as the country seeks to overhaul its infrastructure.
Myanmar plans for new monetary policy
Published on 17/09/2012
» Myanmar's central bank plans to implement an independent monetary policy in the first half of next year to keep prices and banks stable as investors prepare to inject money into the former military regime.
IMF praises Bank Of Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/08/2012
» Beating inflation with a decade of inflation targeting, keeping the economy stable & running smooth, IMF the lender of last resort in crises appreciates this.
US jobs growth weak
Published on 06/07/2012
» The United States added only 80,000 jobs in June, the third month of weak job creation amid a sluggish economy, according to official data released in Washington on Friday.
Gold prices to increase again?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2012
» A new US central bank policy QE3 would likely depreciate the US dollar & send gold soaring again.