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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.
March 28, 2013
Australia Under Tony Abbott
With Labor on the ropes, our own Anthony Fensom looks at what Liberal-National Coalition rule could bring.
March 26, 2013
Japan: On the Cusp of Energy Independence?
Despite significant obstacles ahead, methane hydrate could meet Japan’s gas demand for over a century.
March 15, 2013
The Shift: America's Energy Boom, China's Energy Need
As Beijing begins to overtake the US as the world’s top oil importer, how will geopolitics change?
March 12, 2013
As Australia's Economy Cools, Will Voters Seek a Change?
While Australia’s economy continues to grow, challenges remain. Can Julia Gillard hold on to power?
March 08, 2013
Japan's Trans-Pacific Partnership Play
Reports suggest Japan could join TPP talks. But will ingrained interests kill a potential deal?
March 05, 2013
A Japan - EU Free Trade Deal?
With talk of an American-EU free trade pact, Japan could also be looking to Europe as well.
March 01, 2013
Haruhiko Kuroda Nominated as the Next Bank of Japan Governor
Can Japan’s economy prosper with new leadership at the Bank of Japan?
February 26, 2013
Can Park Geun-hye Deliver?
Park Geun-hye is South Korea’s new President. The nation’s economy and foreign relations will provide early tests.
February 22, 2013
Thailand: 18.9% GDP Growth Last Quarter
As Thailand recovers from devastating floods, its economy presses ahead. What does the future hold?
February 16, 2013
Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Asia-Pacific Edition
In 2011 the number of millionaires in the Asia-Pacific outstripped those in the U.S. for the first time.
February 13, 2013
U.S. Shale Gas Revolution Hits Asia
America seems awash in cheap natural gas. With prospects high for its export to Asia, how will players like Australia react?
February 09, 2013
Julia Gillard Rolls the Dice
Can Gillard win re-election with an economy that faces an uncertain future?