Singapore: 2018 looks good but what of the longer term?

December 18th, 2017 by

The past 12 months have been mostly kind to Singapore. The economy has regained some traction, and that has lifted the mood somewhat. Looking forward, we can say two things. First, the economic prospects in

India: Shuffling forward, not quite taking off

December 13th, 2017 by

There is a spring in the Indian economy’s step, after a year when few things seemed to go right. Prime Minister Modi’s bold attack on the black economy through demonetization in November last year did

Where is ASEAN heading?

November 29th, 2017 by

It’s been a good year for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, as it celebrated its 50th anniversary in style and enjoyed an upside surprise to economic growth. In the past month, a series

The Risks that Matter for the Region

November 22nd, 2017 by

The world economy has not had it this good for well on a decade. Virtually every corner of the globe is enjoying growth except for countries suffering political or other crises. With the immediate threats

On the Cusp of a New Global Investment Cycle

November 13th, 2017 by

The global economy continues to power ahead, helping elevate stock markets to new multi-year highs this week. Economic growth in the third quarter for both the United States and Europe was at the fastest pace