Goldman Sachs analysts have cut forecasts for China’s economic growth, citing persistently weak confidence and the cloud over the property market as stronger-than-expected headwinds.
China Approves First Share Sale by Developer Since Ban Lifted
China’s securities watchdog approved an onshore share sale by a real estate developer for the first time since rules were eased late last year, raising hopes for the revival of a major fundraising …
China Seen Cutting Key Lending Benchmarks as Economy Slows
China is widely expected to cut key lending benchmarks on Tuesday in the first such easing in 10 months, a Reuters survey showed, as authorities seek to shore up a slowing recovery in the world’s …
Good governance and economic development – Part II
In the previous part we looked at how the governance issue that includes the efficacy of the anti-corruption machinery became an important issue in Sri Lanka following the grant of an extended fund …
Home Minister’s directive to focus on search, rescue and management of victims
Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has directed the concerned authorities to ensure that there is no shortage in the treatment of the people injured due to natural disaster …
Nepal: One dead, 17 missing in floods
At least one person died and 17 others went missing in floods triggered by heavy rains in Sankhuwasabha district in eastern Nepal, local police said on Sunday.Three more people were injured after the …
South Korea sues North for $35 mln over blown up liaison office
South Korea said the North’s demolition was a “violent” and “illegal” act that undermined trust and infringed on the property rights of the South and its people. North and South Korea …
15 Most photo-worthy spots in Manila!
the National Museum has served as the Philippine government’s regulatory and enforcement agency for the restoration and preservation of key cultural properties, sites, and reservations around the …
5 answers to common problems when moving to Japan
Moving to Japan for work can be an exciting and life changing experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. From opening a bank account to apartment hunting, from the language …
Does Chinese developers turning to offshore bonds for financing signal recovery for the battered property sector?
Some Chinese developers issues offshore bonds last month, but investor appetite and rate environment deter more issuers from following Bond issuance dropped 22.5 per cent year over year in the first …