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Singapore slump makes for a toxic cocktail

Economists fear that the Lion City will fall into the worst recession in its history, while hope rests on a resurgence of intra-regional trade.

January 05, 2009

Tearing down the walls in Japan

The chief economist at Barclays Capital says a key problem in Japan is the high level of share ownership by the banks and argues that the country needs to open up to foreign capital and labour.

November 30, 2008