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Rethinking Public Debt in Asia as Positive Investment in Sustainable Development

Rethinking Public Debt in Asia as Positive Investment in Sustainable Development

By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
It is time for a bold shift in thinking about public debt sustainability.

Why Did Russia Just Write Off 97% of Mongolian Debt?

Why Did Russia Just Write Off 97% of Mongolian Debt?

By Ankit Panda
Vladimir Putin signed into law an agreement between the two countries settling outstanding debt obligations.
Debt Worries? Not Asia, Says IMF

Debt Worries? Not Asia, Says IMF

By Anthony Fensom
A new report suggests there is scope for governments to borrow more, with one exception.

Eyeing Pipeline, Russia Forgives North Korean Debt

Eyeing Pipeline, Russia Forgives North Korean Debt

By Zachary Keck
Russia’s Duma has voted to forgive 90 percent of North Korea’s Soviet-Era Debt.

China’s Economy Loses Steam

China’s Economy Loses Steam

By Zachary Keck
China’s economy grew 7.7% in 2013, and is expected to continue slowing in 2014.

Japan’s Debt Servicing Costs to Consume 21% of Budget

Japan’s Debt Servicing Costs to Consume 21% of Budget

Plus, more PetroChina executives are being investigated by the government. Tuesday economic links.

Japan’s Debt About 3 Times Larger Than ASEAN’s GDP

Japan’s Debt About 3 Times Larger Than ASEAN’s GDP

“Japan’s staggering national debt has hit a new milestone: one quadrillion yen.”

What Happens When China Goes "Gray"?

What Happens When China Goes "Gray"?

Developed economies are beginning to struggle with aging populations and more retirees. China may soon join them.

India's Economic Woes Continue

India's Economic Woes Continue

Even as markets rise, weak growth numbers and a steadily accumulating debt are a drag on India’s economy.

China: "Addicted to Credit"

China: "Addicted to Credit"

Another sign that China’s economy, while seeing signs of a turnaround, could face more credit problems.

‘Shadow Banking’ in China

‘Shadow Banking’ in China

“The reduction in formal lending forced an economy addicted to credit to increasingly turn to less utilized financing channels…”

Will Vietnam Become SE Asia's Greece?

Will Vietnam Become SE Asia's Greece?

With talk of bank runs and foreign investment cut by a third, Vietnam’s economy is looking increasingly fragile.

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