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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.
July 07, 2013
ASEAN: Boom or Bust?
As the region eyes a single market, many analysts are noting its growing vulnerabilities, including the risk of capital outflow.
July 04, 2013
Mining Outlook: Cloudy, But Sunshine Ahead?
The industry has slowed on weakening demand. But some observers remain positive about the future.
June 29, 2013
Asia’s Divided Markets: Hot Japan, Cold China
Equities have given investors much to cheer across most of Asia in 2013, with China a rare exception.
June 27, 2013
Rudd: China Boom Over
Reinstalled as prime minister, Rudd warns on slowing China growth and calls on Australia to diversify its economy.
June 18, 2013
Sayonara Carry Trade
A long-time staple for Japanese and overseas investors alike may be in its final days.
June 14, 2013
Asian Stocks’ Wild Ride
Indexes around the region have erased most of their gains for the year. Is a bottom in sight?
June 10, 2013
Corporate Governance: Abenomics’ Hard Target
Despite the rhetoric, little has been done since the Olympus scandal.
June 04, 2013
Report: Asians the World’s Wealthiest by 2017
New money in Asia is on track to surpass the old money of the West, according to a new report.
June 03, 2013
IMD: Hong Kong, Singapore Most Competitive in Asia
The Asia-Pacific again does well in the latest IMD world rankings, which raise questions about austerity.
May 31, 2013
The Mining Boom Is Dead: Long Live King Gas
With the mining boom declared over, Australia turns to LNG. But is the local industry competitive enough?
May 25, 2013
Asian Economies Get the Wobbles
A volatile week for Asia-Pacific markets has raised concerns for the global economic outlook.
May 21, 2013
Asia’s Currency War
The recent weakening of the yen is sparking responses across the region.