Asia Pacific

IFC Study: Obstacles to Growth and Job Creation

A new study by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, finds that much-needed jobs in developing countries can…

12 years ago

Investors Strongly Bullish on EMs

A December, 2012 Society Generale monthly survey covering 52 customers throughout Asia, Europe and the United States suggests that investors…

12 years ago

Do Not Over-Heat

The IMF reports that powered by a resurgence in Asia, emerging markets, especially those of China and India are leading…

12 years ago

UN Downgrades Economic Forecasts for 2013/14

World economic growth has weakened considerably during 2012 and is expected to remain subdued in the coming two years, according…

12 years ago

Global Investing: Italy or Singapore?

Many European countries have declining population growth and onerous business regulations. This creates a headwind against the region's share prices.…

12 years ago

A Future for Diaspora Women of North Korea?

Can UN Security Council resolutions help? By Betsy A. Kawamura Founder Women4NonViolence in Peace and Conflict Zones www.w4nv.com bkawamura10@hotmail.com For…

12 years ago

Replacing Aid with Trade

Modern India, boasting its own space programme spends 70 billion pounds annually in fighting poverty and no longer needs British…

12 years ago

Janamitra Devan: The Innovation Imperative

Overcoming the Myths and Recognizing the Realities of Innovation, Job Creation and Prosperity By Janamitra Devan Innovation drives competitiveness, and…

12 years ago

UN Security Council Urges Wider Role for Women’s Groups in Peace Efforts

The Security Council has called on the international community to give women’s civil society organizations a prominent role in the…

12 years ago

Christine Riordan: Leading Rapid Change

In today’s accelerated business environment, the ability to anticipate and actively lead change on a daily basis is essential for…

12 years ago