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Chinese Property: Seeing Through the Fog

The first whispers of worry about a Chinese property bubble surfaced in late 2009. Since then, the local real estate market has quickened and slowed in line with government measures to stoke or cool the market, but has never crashed.

By Editorial Team

UN Pleads for a Further $415 Million towards Nepalese Relief Effort

Reuters has reported that relief efforts to help millions of Nepalis reeling from the aftermath of a massive earthquake must be scaled up, with the United Nations (UN) launching a $415 million appeal on Wednesday.

By Editorial Team

China’s changing attitudes to economic globalisation

The first ever China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held in Shanghai later this year signifies a turn in the economic tide regarding the country’s approach towards international trade and wider globalisation.

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Morgan Lewis to Combine with Stamford Law in Singapore to Establish Major Asian Hub

Global law firm Morgan Lewis and Singapore’s Stamford Law Corporation today announced they are joining forces to create the only fully integrated law firm in Singapore that can practice across all legal service areas.

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Philippines Presents Opportunity for Singapore Companies

With the Philippines going through an economic resurgence driven by domestic demand and economic reforms, there will be opportunities for Singapore companies as demand for consumer goods and infrastructure development in the Philippines rises, said Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang. 

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Q4 Sees Philippines Economy on the Rebound

Philippine economic growth accelerated last quarter as government spending and manufacturing output rose, capping the best three years of expansion since the mid-1950s.

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Vietnam to Achieve $15 Billion Bilateral Trade with India by 2020

After achieving a two-way commerce to the sum of $8.03 billion in 2013-14, Vietnam is seeking to further increase its cooperation and investments across key sectors with India.

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Bank of Japan Share More Upbeat View on Economy

The Bank of Japan on Friday (Dec 19) struck a more upbeat view of the world’s number three economy, saying exports were showing signs of picking up while factory output has started to “bottom out”.

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Nikkei boosted by weaker yen and oil price fall

Japan’s Nikkei index closed at its highest level for two weeks, with exporters boosted by a weaker yen and airlines helped by falling oil prices.

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OCBC and UOB eye Bank Licences in Myanmar

OCBC Bank and UOB have both confirmed that they have been granted preliminary approval for foreign bank licences to operate in Myanmar.

By Editorial Team