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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.
September 06, 2013
Tony Abbott Poised to Become Australia’s PM
Abbott should dispatch Rudd this weekend, but he’s likely to find the job of governing altogether harder.
September 03, 2013
Philippines: Asia’s “Sick Man” Gets Strong
Once again posting impressive economic growth, the Philippines “remains a bright spot” in Asia.
August 28, 2013
Services No Savior for Asia: ADB
Developing Asian economies should not be tempted to skip manufacturing, says the bank.
August 21, 2013
Thailand: From Boom to Bust
After some stunning growth, the Thai economy has slumped dramatically. Market reaction was swift.
August 13, 2013
Japan's GDP: Has the Tide Turned on Abenomics?
The latest GDP figures for Japan suggest Abe’s policies may be approaching a critical point.
August 09, 2013
China Fallout Hits Hard
A growth slowdown in China could have significant implications for the rest of the world.
August 03, 2013
Australia’s Budget Blues
Government revenue plummets, and the deficit complicates Kevin Rudd’s election calculus.
July 31, 2013
A Vote for Abenomics
After his Upper House election victory, Japan’s PM gets ready to tackle long-awaited reforms.
July 26, 2013
South Korea’s Economy: Back on Target?
Its latest quarterly GDP figure beat estimates, but some challenges remain.
July 24, 2013
Kevin Rudd’s Mission Impossible
Rudd’s return as Australian PM will make the elections more competitive, but Labor still faces a tough challenge.
July 16, 2013
Singapore’s GDP Surprise
The city state beat all expectations with its latest number. China’s meanwhile confirmed its slowing economy.
July 11, 2013
IMF Warns on Growth
Cutting its global growth forecast, the fund calls for structural reforms in major economies.