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Bridge builder
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/04/2018
» When Zhenyi Tang took office as chairman of CLSA Ltd in January 2017, his main task was to oversee the integration of the Hong Kong investment bank and CITIC Securities International (CSI).
Emerging opportunity
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 26/02/2018
» Equities in Asia's emerging markets rode a wave of global growth last year, with shares that make up the MSCI Emerging Markets Index delivering a 37% return, but will the big gains continue this year?
Pyongyang's charm offensive
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 19/02/2018
» A budget of US$2.6 million to ensure red-carpet treatment for North Koreans at the Winter Olympics is just one sign of South Korea's eagerness to revive dialogue with its dangerous neighbour. The North appears equally keen, based on the high-profile visit to Pyeongchang by Kim Yo-jong, the Supreme Leader's sister and Pyongyang's PR queen.
Land of the rising solar
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/12/2017
» Japan has been drawing a lot of attention and investment from foreign electricity generating companies, especially in solar power, where favourable regulations and substantial demand for green energy are driving activity.
Regional ties 'key to global prosperity'
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 17/11/2017
» Many regions could learn from the tight unification of Asean and the only way for the regional bloc to continue to enjoy prosperity is through an equal share of benefits, said former prime minister of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday.
Enjoy the calm while it lasts
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 23/10/2017
» China's economy slowed marginally from 6.9% growth in the first half to 6.8% in the third quarter but is still on course to beat Beijing's full-year target of 6.5%. It was the sort of good news Communist Party bigshots were waiting to hear, coming a day after President Xi Jinping's stirring three-hour speech to their twice-a-decade congress.
Covering Asia
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/10/2017
» Many Asians who have never owned a private insurance policy or received benefits have negative attitudes toward health and life insurance. Many lower-income consumers see it as something they cannot afford, while others are deterred by stories of fraud. More superstitious types see buying insurance as increasing the risk of something bad happening to them.
Line comes to life
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/09/2017
» Line Corp has chosen Bangkok to house its first Line Village store as Southeast Asia's most popular messaging application continues its campaign to expand its foothold in the region.
ShopBack sees big potential for cash-back model
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/09/2017
» The cash-back shopping website ShopBack has arrived in Thailand and is focusing on familiarising customers with the concept, building trust and helping consumers to find more shops online.
North Korea's real heroes
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/09/2017
» For those who believe, as I do, that there is room for negotiation to achieve peace and reunification of the Korean Peninsula, hearing a high-ranking North Korean official talking about defectors from his country might change your mind.