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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.
November 29, 2012
OECD: Asia To Remain Global Engine of Growth
With advanced economies remaining sluggish, Asia will continue to power the global economy.
November 27, 2012
The Australian Dollar: A Global Currency?
Australia’s dollar by 2015 could become an official global reserve currency.
November 20, 2012
Japan's Woes Drag On
Tokyo is expected to enter into its third recession since 2008 at the same time voters go to the polls next month.
November 12, 2012
Is Singapore Worth Emulating?
With its rapid accumulation of wealth and development, many look to the city-state as model – but there are concerns.
November 06, 2012
The Trans-Pacific Partnership: The Great Divider?
“The biggest risk of the TPP is political: that it might divide the region strategically…”
November 01, 2012
Atomic Allies?: India and Australia Explore Uranium Sales
As relations continue to warm, Australia and India could add uranium sales to their budding partnership.
October 30, 2012
Forget Europe: Is the Real Debt Crisis in Japan?
While the world worries about Greece and Spain, Japan also has its share of debt problems. Are financial markets missing the real problem?
October 23, 2012
Don't Write the Obituary Just Yet: 'King Coal' Still Reigns
Despite its ‘dirty’ image and talk of renewables, coal still accounts for 40 percent of global electricity needs.
October 19, 2012
China’s GDP Numbers: A Mixed Bag
While the economy has slowed, opinions vary on what comes next. Is another boom possible?
October 10, 2012
Japan's Lost Art of Innovation
Once Asia’s leading economy, Japan has struggled to keep up with a fast growing region. Could innovation be the key?
October 03, 2012
Australia Feels the Sting of China Slowdown
Regulators and entrepreneurs ‘Down Under’ are bracing for a resource bust.
October 02, 2012
Gold Regains its Glitter
Investing in the precious metal polarizes investors – but its price looks set to rise regardless.