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Report And Awards: The Stars Of China

YIN AND YANG By Thomas Clouse China continues to sidestep major global economic woes, with its growth rate expected to hover close to 10%. However, the country faces its own unique set of challenges in effectively securing continued ...

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The Stars Of China: Banks

By Thomas Clouse BANKS BEST CITY COMMERCIAL Bank of Jiangsu Bank of Jiangsu is reportedly awaiting regulatory approval for its much-anticipated IPO, but the Nanjing-based lender has not let the wait impede its efforts to add innovative products and services. ...

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The Stars Of China: Companies

By Thomas Clouse COMPANIES AUTOMOBILES Chery International After years of torrid growth, China’s automobile market slowed significantly this year, with light vehicle sales up only 5% year-on-year in the first eight months, according to figures from J.D. Power. Chery International, ...

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Central Banker Report Cards 2011: Asia

ASIA Australia Glenn Stevens Grade: A Glenn Stevens, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has a steady hand and clear policy views when it comes to making monetary decisions at the RBA. At its meeting in August, the ...

Country Report

Country Report: India

INNER GAZE By Michael Shari Global food and fuel inflation, undeveloped infrastructure and a correction in emerging markets are leading India to look inward. It’s not easy to keep a straight face in response to a banker’s ...

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Country Report: Taiwan

THE TIES THAT BIND By Gordon Platt Taiwan is expanding its ties to mainland China, boosting its own economic prowess. Taiwan’s economic ties to China are likely to continue to expand and deepen, no matter the outcome ...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Emerging Markets Roundup: China

RISING RATES ARE ENCOURAGING LENDING By Thomas Clouse Strong demand for loans and higher interest rates boosted profits at several Chinese banks to record levels. Record-high net profits at China Construction Bank Strong demand for loans and higher ...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Emerging Markets Roundup: India

FOREIGN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR FLOWS START TO DECLINE By Aaron Chaze Inflation fears, monetary tightening and slowing corporate growth may reduce foreign institutional investor interest. Reserve Bank of India cites strong outward investment by Indian firms Worries over inflation, ...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Reform In The Spotlight In Singapore Elections

NEWSMAKERS: SINGAPORE By Thomas Clouse Former deputy prime minister Tony Tan was sworn in as Singapore’s new president on September 1 after narrowly defeating his closest competitor in a four-candidate race in late August. Tan wins by narrow ...

News

Uniting Divided Factions In Japan

NEWSMAKERS: JAPAN By Thomas Clouse Yoshihiko Noda became Japan’s sixth prime minister in the last five years after the lower house of parliament voted the 54-year-old finance minister into office on August 30. Noda is Japan’s sixth PM ...
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