Tag: economy

North Korean bluster has had little visible effect on the South Korean economy; nevertheless, Seoul unveils a $4.69 billion stimulus

An agreement has been made to avert the US fiscal cliff, but are the political measures sensible and what does it mean for the US dollar? CT asks the experts.

It has been argued concerns over a US fiscal cliff will not deter more capital inflows into Asia. Will policymakers in Asia stand in the way of appreciation? CT asks the experts.

BPO receipts reached a total of $9 billion for the 12-month period ending July this year. According to the Business Processing Association of the Philippines, BPO business could account for 9% of the country's GDP by 2016.

Joseph Yam, the former head of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, suggested Hong Kong should review its currency peg to the dollar. The government has rebuked it but should we take Yam’s dramatic change of heart seriously? CT asks a series of experts their opinions.

Thailand's economy is back on track after government efforts have helped promote consumption and investment after the deadly floods ravaged manufacturing last autumn.

As China hits a series of economic bumps its central bank has become easing monetary policy.