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Crypto rules diverge across developing Asia

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ASIA

Most Asian states recognise the benefits of cryptocurrency adoption, such as low transaction costs for remittances and the introduction of blockchain technology into public…

Asia-Pacific will be cautious about blank-cheque firms

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ASIA/PACIFIC

SPACs -- also known as ‘blank-cheque’ companies -- raise money through initial public offerings (IPOs) and then look to merge with or acquire private firms, thereby giving the…

Asia ‘ex-China’ investment will struggle for traction

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ASIA

There is sizeable demand for financial assets and products in Asia that exclude China. However, investor expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will not cut interest rates…

Asia-centred trade pacts will proceed with weaknesses

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ASIA

In contrast to this tariff escalation, eagerness to preserve the multilateral, rules-based economic order is drawing Asian countries into inter-regional trade agreements…

Developing Asia's demography may not yield dividend

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ASIA

Demographic changes in South and South-east Asia.

COP21 will drive global shift away from coal

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INTERNATIONAL

Coal market outlook.

China and 'Grexit' risks weigh on EMs globally

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INTERNATIONAL

This month, 3 trillion dollars had been wiped off the value of all listed companies since a seven-year high on June 12, undermining confidence in the government's ability to steer…

Prospects for fossil fuels to end-2016

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PROSPECTS H2 2016

Prospects for fossil fuels to end-2016.

Global coal market will decline in the long term

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INTERNATIONAL

Outlook for global coal markets.

Emerging Asia activity will slow despite China rebound

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INTERNATIONAL

ASEAN's growth is nevertheless expected to outpace global growth, of which China and India are expected to contribute more than 50% -- India about 15% and China around 35%.