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Japan, Hong Kong See Gains as U.S. Indexes Hit Record Finishes

May 20, 2013
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The market reopened this week with the Hang Seng Index 1.6% higher than it was before the holiday. The Nikkei Stock Average also climbed 1.4% in Tokyo, reaching one of its highest levels in over five years. The increases may be the result of a record finish for the Dow industrials and the S&P 500 as U.S. economic data looks up. “The share-market rally across the world is putting the ‘don’t chase a rally’ adage to the test, as...

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Asia and Europe Discuss Economic Crises

October 16, 2012
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As the threat of global economic fallout looms nearer, Asian and European leaders meet to discuss their options. The meetings, which began in Bangkok this week, come as Asia’s economies begin to buckle under strains from the European debt crisis. Previously viewed as the strong points in a global crisis, the region’s concerns are deepening. “With the ongoing economic difficulties of some countries in the Eurozone, I believe that our cooperation is even more crucial than ever,” said Kittiratt...

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East Asian Giants Strengthen Financial Ties

December 26, 2011
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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda recently visited Beijing to meet with China’s leaders. The two governments revealed a surprising plan to use their own currencies in bilateral trade, instead of in U.S. dollars, as part of an effort to strengthen financial ties between the two economic giants. The pledges came as a shock; the countries are competitively the second and third largest economies in the world. They also struggle with political issues regarding territory and other disagreements. The East...

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Black Friday Sales Boost the MSCI Asia Pacific Index

November 28, 2011
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Record-breaking Black Friday sales in the United States have sent the MSCI Asia Pacific Index towards its biggest gain in two weeks. This is great news for exporters, and commodity pool operators. The results of the Black Friday sales proved, according to Naoki Fujiwara of Shinkin Asset Management, that the U.S. is “in a mild recovery, and consumer’s purchasing power isn’t something to be pessimistic about. But with employment looking bleak, it’s uncertain whether the strong spending will continue.”...

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Asian Stocks Fall as World Concern Heightens

October 3, 2011
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Asian stocks have dropped, deepening the hole of the regional benchmark index’s biggest quarterly deterioration in over two years. Sony Corp fell 6.2% in Tokyo, reaching its lowest price in 24 years, while Toyota Motor Corp, the largest carmaker in the world, fell 2% as well. Building materials, suppliers and mining companies have also seen significant losses. “The U.S. is not falling into recession, but it’s definitely slowing down,” said Diane Lin of Pengana Capital in Sydney. “We might...

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New Zealand New Hotspot

May 29, 2011
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Chinese NZ Investment New Zealand is becoming an increasingly more attractive to investors. This has been especially evident in China which has been purchasing more NZ bonds than ever. Recent reports show that investments from China could amount to $6b which will have an impact on the kiwi dollar that could increase to 81 cents (which would be a three year peak) “against the greenback.” According to Craigs Investment Partners market analyst Peter McIntyre, “there have been reports that...

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Indonesian Investments

May 8, 2011
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Indonesia and Malaysia Join Forces There have been substantial efforts made to encourage companies from Indonesia to make investments in Malaysia which, has also resulted in a re-balance of “bilateral investment between the two friendly neighbors.” According to Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed (International Trade and Industry Minister for Malaysia), various companies from Indonesia have been discussion four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with four companies in Malaysia for possible investment opportunities there. He pointed out that once negotiations are completed,...

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Turkey’s Economy: Africa and Syria

March 27, 2011
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Turkey’s Economy: Africa and Syria

Turkey Makes Strides in Africa Abdullah Gal, the President of Turkey, was said to have had a “fruitful” visit to Africa vis-à-vis his country’s political, economic and military strategy. “I am glad to learn that our companies interested in mining have made significant pre-agreements during this visit,” he said. He met with President John Evans Atta Mils (of Ghana); Ali Ben Bongo Ondimba (Gabon), marking the first time a Turkish president has formally made such a visit. Syria Set...

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Boost to Azerbaijan’s Investment Options

March 24, 2011
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Good news is potentially on the horizon for Azerbaijan.  According to experts the country looks set to move from a “stable” to a “positive” status suggesting the country will become “an investment-grade territory” in the very near future.  This is within the backdrop of the country showing general improvements vis-à-vis the government’s fiscal and external positions.  This has been most noted in the country’s acquisition of State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan’s assets. <h3>Other Great Economic Stats</h3> Simultaneous to this...

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Japan’s Economy: Where to Now, with Failed Fukushima Power Plant?

March 13, 2011
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Following Japan’s “monstrous earthquake” (the largest in the region for over 1,200 years; seventh largest ever in the world), the country’s Fukushima power plant failed which has led to “fears of serious accident.”  But experts have said that there isn’t a risk to human health from the low radiation.  The crisis in Japan is no doubt escalating following Friday’s earthquake and tsunami ; a situation which isn’t being helped by the failure of another emergency cooling system at a...

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