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18 May 2012What the Dimon debacle means for the world
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After the $2 billion loss reported by JP Morgan, one of the four U.S. mega banks, the odds for regulation may be better now. The sentiment is global: banks in Europe have already faced a small backlash, and the prevailing opinion in parts of Asia is not whether there would be another financial crisis, but when. Tagged Under |
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18 May 2012Myanmar in the ASEAN Matrix: An opportunity for India?
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As India and the world welcome the recent democratization of Myanmar, this presents India an opportunity to increase its access to South East Asian countries as well, especially with members of ASEAN which still have catching up to do – particularly Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. Tagged Under |
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Ambassador’s views
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15 May 2012Why is Sweden number one?
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Few people know that Sweden was severely affected by the 2008 global economic crisis. However, the Swedish government adopted prudent fiscal and monetary policies to overcome the situation. The author discusses the factors that helped Sweden to acquit itself so creditably in the most challenging of circumstances. Tagged Under |
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14 May 2012Asia as Global Leader – Not So Fast
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Is Asia’s economic growth matched by equally vigorous intellectual innovation? Influential cultures are not simply about economic power or military might. The next dominant culture will embrace diverse, innovative thought leadership, setting new and high standards for sustainability and progress. Tagged Under |
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