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James Parker
James Parker has lived in Beijing for eight years and has worked at both foreign and domestic financial institutions. He is also engaged in consulting in the areas of international economics and international political risk, and teaches post-graduate finance courses for various UK Universities.
April 26, 2013
South Korea's Economy: Under Pressure?
Despite better than expected numbers for the first three months of 2013, challenges remain.
April 24, 2013
China's Economy: Heading For Trouble?
The HSBC China April flash PMI has surprised many. Are the days of high-flying economic growth over?
April 19, 2013
India’s "Golden" Opportunity?
While economic challenges remain, lower gold prices certainly provide some welcome relief for India.
April 18, 2013
Stormy Days for China's Solar Industry
Problems at LDK Solar point once again to the growing financial difficulties in China’s solar industry.
April 16, 2013
China’s Thatcher Moment?
“Thatcher’s privatization of powerful but inefficient state owned enterprises has great relevance for Chinese leaders today.”
April 11, 2013
Novartis, India and Intellectual Property
“IP” is a hotly debated issue. How will the Novartis ruling affect pharmaceutical companies?
April 06, 2013
The Economics of the Korea Crisis
It is clear that Korean markets are now focusing more closely on the geopolitical situation.
March 30, 2013
The Coming Tech Storm? China, Apple and Google
With Apple under attack in China and Google possibly in for a rough ride, tech tensions are mounting.
March 26, 2013
Place Your Bets: Will TPP Talks Succeed?
Resistance to the TPP is already coming from China and certain sectors in Japan. Will a deal happen?
March 20, 2013
India's Economic Challenge
The Reserve Bank of India has eased rates for the second time this year. Will strong growth return?
March 19, 2013
On the Brink? China's Solar Industry Debt Drama
Suntech, Chaori and LDK Solar— are all struggling to meet their debt obligations. Is a default coming?
March 13, 2013
Empowering Women Through Microfinance in India
The government’s efforts to create micro credit institutions geared towards women are too important to dismiss.