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Anthony Fensom
Anthony Fensom is an experienced business writer and communication consultant with more than a decade’s experience in the financial and media industries of Australia and Asia.
Having spent four years with Australia’s stock exchange, together with six years in Tokyo, Japan as a full-time writer, he has a keen awareness of the Asia-Pacific’s economic and financial issues.
October 23, 2013
Malaysia’s Budget Woes
Prime Minister Najib Razak is under pressure to raise taxes to address Malaysia’s persistent budget deficits.
October 18, 2013
The Cost of Asia’s Energy Boom
Rising energy demand throughout the region will require some massive new investments.
October 15, 2013
Australia’s Countdown to Free Trade
Prime Minister Tony Abbott is determined to conclude some long-running negotiations. Which country will be first?
October 10, 2013
Abenomics Weighs on Asia’s Wealth
Credit Suisse has resource-rich Aussies doing well, but Abenomics has not been good for Japan’s ranking.
October 08, 2013
World Bank: Asia Still on Top
Asia remains the engine of global growth. Will it continue?
October 03, 2013
Asia’s Next Hot Markets
China has been the story of late, but look to Southeast Asia over the next decade, says a new report.
October 01, 2013
US Government Shutdown: Asia Reacts
Asian markets this week have so far been mixed in their response to the US government shutdown.
September 27, 2013
Asia’s Sindex: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Not much sign of sloth in the region, but Asian countries have their indulgences.
September 23, 2013
Can Asia Survive the Fed?
The Fed’s decision to postpone the taper gives Asia’s beleaguered economies some breathing space.
September 18, 2013
Japan Tax Hike No 1997 Rerun
A more robust economy and a major stimulus package should offset the pain.
September 14, 2013
Singapore, Hong Kong Impress in Competitiveness Rankings
Some Asian countries impressed in the WEF’s latest rankings. Others, not so much.
September 10, 2013
2020 Olympics: A Fourth Arrow for Abenomics?
Tokyo’s successful bid should boost Japan’s economy, and may help Abe get other reforms done.