How Have Risks for Asia Changed Recently?
A confluence of recent global developments calls for a re-examination of Asia's outlook. The following factors will largely determine the outlook...
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Black Swans, Paradigm Shifts, and Other Ideas
We attended two events hosted by the CFA Society of Thailand last week. One was presented by Port Shelter's Richard Harris and the other involved a...
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Demonetisation:20% High-Value Notes May Be Destroyed, a Hit of 1-2% of GDP; Move a Long-Run Positive
Demonetization of high-value currency notes (Rs500 and Rs1000 denomination) has slowed down activity levels significantly given that cash...
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China – US Competition: Posturing to Increase in Asia-Pacific
Closer Sino-Malaysian ties: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib forged closer ties with China on his visit to Beijing, concluding the purchase of...
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Thailand: Economic Flexibility Undergirds Long-Term Growth
Despite the pall cast upon the country due to the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Thai economy continues its upswing. Private consumption,...
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