Asia
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05/11/2012
China Economic Outlook - Second Quarter 2012 (including Chinese edition)
After a gradual deceleration in 2011, especially in the last quarter, the global economy is starting to show some signs of improved growth momentum.
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05/09/2012
Asia Economic Outlook. Second Quarter 2012 (including Chinese version)
Asian growth has been slowing due to the weak external environment. Nevertheless, recent indicators suggest that growth may be in the process of bottoming out.
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04/12/2012
Working Paper 12/04: "Trade in services: East Asian and Latin American Experiences"
This paper investigates the trend and characteristics of trade in services in two fertile regions where different forms of trade integration have taken place: East Asia and Latin America.
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04/02/2012
"The Future of Developed Economies after the Great Recession"
The economic expansion followed by the crisis have generated important imbalances that are expected to become a heavy weight for many years in many developed economies.
Reports
Economic Analysis
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05/11/2012 China Economic Outlook: Second quarter 2012After a gradual deceleration in 2011, especially in the last quarter, the global economy is starting to show some signs of improved growth momentum. |
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05/11/2012 China Economic Outlook: Second quarter 2012 (Chinese version)在2011年特别是在最后一个季度逐步减速后，全球经济正开始呈现活力增强迹象。 |
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05/09/2012 Asia Economic Outlook: Second quarter 2012Asian growth has been slowing due to the weak external environment. Nevertheless, recent indicators suggest that growth may be in the process of bottoming out. |
Sectors Analysis
Financial Systems
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11/23/2011 China's shadow bank lending: a threat to financial stability?China's informal and unregulated shadow banking system has grown rapidly in the past two years, and now accounts for over one-fifth of total credit in the economy. |
Press Articles
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04/29/2012 Australia’s commodity boom: Any lessons for Brazil?A quick trip to Sao Paolo and Sydney could leave us with a similar impression: the boom in commodities is the hottest economic topic intown. Author: Alicia García-HerreroSource: El País |
Forecasts
Flash
Weekly Flash
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01/13/2012 Asia Weekly Watch: Though slowing, Asia retains its appeal (Chinese version)虽然亚洲的经济增长和出口增速因欧元区的持续疲弱而出现放缓，新兴市场对外国投资者而言仍然十分富有吸引力。 |
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01/13/2012 Asia Weekly Watch: Though slowing, Asia retains its appealEven as growth and exports from the region slow due to ongoing weakness in the Eurozone, emerging markets are still luring foreign investors. |
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05/17/2012 Macroeconomic Analysis Daily Flash | Asia | 17 May 2012: Upbeat Japan Q1 GDP growth data points towards an ongoing rebound; China: Wenzhou introduces new reporting guidelines for private lending; Singapore: positive surprise in exportsA positive outturn for Japan's Q1 GDP, released today, helped lift sentiment, causing several Asian stock markets to rebound (Shanghai 1.4%, Taiwan 1.7%) after yesterday's heavy losses |
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05/16/2012 Macroeconomic Analysis Daily Flash | Asia | 16 May 2012: Indian rupee hits all-time lows on global, twin deficit concerns; China’s efforts to spur consumption may get a boost; South Korea's national pension fund to invest in China's equity marketsOngoing uncertainties surrounding Greece and the euro triggered sharp selloffs in Asian equity and currency markets today |
Events
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05/16/2012 Presentation of ''RMB internationalization: London’s potential from Hong Kong’s perspective'' in Chatham House and Central Policy Unit Hong Kong SARPresentation of ''RMB internationalization: London’s potential from Hong Kong’s perspective'' 1. Why is China pushing to internationalize the RMB?2. Is HK enough?3. London’s potential role |
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05/08/2012 Presentation of ''Changing dynamics of the World Economy: Alternatives for Latin America and China'' at CAF-ILAS Annual Conference, Beijing.Presentation of ''Changing dynamics of the World Economy: Alternatives for Latin America and China'' Changing global dynamics: ''What is it in for Latin American and Chinese relations?'' |
Working Papers
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04/23/2012 RMB Internationalization: What is in for Taiwan? (Chinese version)隨著人民幣國際化的穩定步伐，本報告提出台灣為下一個有潛力的離岸人民幣中心。我們回顧香港成功背後的動力及確立台灣為何能跟隨香港的腳步的因素。 Author: Alicia García-Herrero, Yingyi Tsai and Xia LeNº 12/06 |
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04/23/2012 RMB Internationalization: What is in for Taiwan?Along with the steady pace of RMB internationalization, this paper proposes Taiwan as a potential candidate to become the next RMB offshore center. Author: Alicia García-Herrero, Yingyi Tsai and Xia LeNº 12/06 |