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Vietnam’s economic boom: what it means for investors in 2025
Vietnam’s stock market is set for growth in 2025, driven by strong earnings and market reforms.
Japan equities outlook Q1/2025
Japan's economy demonstrated resilience in the fourth quarter of 2024, achieving an annualised GDP growth rate of 2.8%, surpassing analysts ...
Unmasking myths in Australia’s credit market
Australia’s credit market is often misunderstood, with persistent myths about its size, liquidity, and risk. Contrary to belief, the mark ...
The drivers behind India’s private equity boom
India’s private equity market has experienced significant growth in recent years. The average annual investment volume amounted to approx ...
The new US-China trade clash – tariffs & retaliatio...
The US-China trade conflict is flaring up again as President Donald Trump implements new tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting swift retali ...
Trump’s trade tariffs: a test for Asia’s credit ma...
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has reignited concerns over US trade policy and its impact on global markets. His administration ...
Why it might be time for a dedicated portfolio allocatio...
A standalone allocation to India could enhance the risk-return profile of a global portfolio while providing greater opportunities for alph ...
What will the “Year of the Wood Snake” bring...
As the Year of the Wood Snake unfolds, China faces a pivotal moment in its economic trajectory, balancing domestic policies with external p ...
ASEAN Outlook 2025
As 2025 unfolds, the ASEAN region presents a dynamic mix of opportunities and challenges for investors, cementing its position as one of th ...
Shipbuilding industry in South Korea: Adapting amid Chin...
South Korea’s shipbuilding industry faces challenges as China’s market share grows, but it remains a leader in high-value vessels, such ...
Malaysia Economy
Malaysia remains one of the top 20 fastest-growing economies in Asia, classified as a newly industrialized market economy. Over the years, ...
Key events in Asia 2025 to watch
China’s ongoing struggles, US trade policy, and geopolitical tensions – Asia continues to face various challenges in 2025. There are al ...
Japan Outlook 2025
Japan's economy entered the new year with positive momentum. Wages are rising, private consumption shows signs of growth, and the deflation ...
Singapore Economy
Singapore's economy exceeded forecasts for 2024, but growth could slow in 2025 due to external headwinds such as the expected Trump 2.0 tar ...
India Outlook 2025
Despite global headwinds, including high interest rates and volatile energy markets, India stood out as a beacon of stability in Asia in 20 ...
China Outlook 2025
China's post-pandemic recovery has been underwhelming, sparking comparisons to Japan's stagnation in the 1990s. Growth in 2023 reached only ...
Philippine Economy
The Philippines' economy is recognised as one of the most dynamic in the East Asia Pacific region, driven by solid economic fundamentals an ...
Vietnam: investment potential more attractive than ever
Vietnam is expected to show the strongest growth of all Southeast Asian economies in the year to come. The World Bank and the International ...
Asia Outlook 2025
Short-term prospects for Asia and the Pacific have improved, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revising its 2024 regional growth f ...
Australia Economy
Australia is the 13th largest economy in the world globally, with a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.8 trillion in ...
How South Korea’s crisis impacts markets and inves...
South Korea has plunged into political crisis, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law on December 3, 2024. The ...