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North Korea - South Korea Economic

Asia Letter The costs of Korean peninsula unification1.

23 APR 2013 The North Korean regime led by Kim Jong-un continues to play a dangerous game of military brinksmanship and

nuclear blackmail. South Koreans tend to ignore the escalation of rhetoric whenever US-South Korean military exercises are

staged and, indeed, the probability of major conflict remains low. Nevertheless, as was highlighted this month, escalating conflict

triggered by North Korean aggression remains a low probability, but high-impact scenario that cannot be ignored by those

interacting with the South Korean economy. This report looks at potential unification scenarios, whether driven by conflict or by

gradual opening up.

China Country

China's new urbanisation drive myth and reality2.

11 FEB 2013 The new Chinese leadership has espoused its new urbanisation drive as its signature policy platform

since taking over the reins of the world's second largest economy which is also the least urbanised among major

economies. This report looks at what the new urbanisation drive entails, its upside potentials if implemented

successfully, and major road blocks ahead.

Pakistan Country - Economic - Sovereign Risk

Pakistan's financial destiny: another IMF bailout?3.

18 JAN 2013 Pakistan's economy is again in trouble. The International Monetary Fund is its most likely saviour, despite

Pakistan's failure to adhere to the conditions of its last loan programme.

China Country

Reading China's new generation the key fault lines4.

11 JAN 2013 Ending months of heated speculation and back-room political manoeuvring, China's 18th National Party Congressended on 15 November 2012, paving the way for the arrival of a new cast of leaders. The following special report will provide a

basic introduction to the new leadership line-up, looking at the new factional balance in the country's top decision-making bodies

and examining what the reshuffle will probably mean for domestic and foreign policy formulation.

Laos - Vietnam Country

Illegal timber trade in Laos and Vietnam5.

03 JAN 2013 Illegal logging and trade from Laos to Vietnam and from Vietnam to international markets is a significant

environmental, social and economic problem for Laos, which has shown no sign of abating despite both governments' official

stance of being committed to fighting the problem. As of March 2013, EU Timber Regulations will prohibit illegally harvested

timber and timber products from entering the EU market, one of Vietnam's key timber destinations. IHS Global Insight looks into

the implications that the new regulations could have for Laos' development aspirations.

China - India Country

High stakes in the Himalayas China's and India's border predicament6.

20 DEC 2012 Fifty years after China and India fought a month-long battle over the disputed Himalayan territory there remains

little progress towards resolution of the issue.

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Asia-Pacific - China - Australia - American Samoa - Fiji - Guam - Kiribati - Micronesia - New Zealand - Papua New Guinea -

Solomon Islands - Tonga - Tuvalu - Vanuatu - Samoa Country

A strong anchor Australia and the South Pacific in the Asian century7.

29 NOV 2012 At a time of rising competition between China and the United States, questions are being asked about Australia's

traditional role as Washington's "strong anchor" in the South Pacific.

Malaysia Country - Economic

Election 2013: Malaysia's political status quo challenged8.

28 NOV 2012 Malaysia's next general election required by 27 June 2013 will pose the biggest test of the country's

ethnic-based political system since independence in 1957. After their progress in the watershed 2008 election, opposition forces

finally scent an opportunity to dislodge the long-dominant regime. Current polls suggest the ruling coalition will retain power, but

its narrow majority could well shrink further as the dissatisfied Chinese and Indian minorities make themselves felt.

Pakistan Country

The Iran-Pakistan pipeline a dangerous proposition9.

22 NOV 2012 Iran intends to use its energy resources to break its isolation, while Pakistan is desperate to end its energy deficit.

These shared interests have pushed the two neighbours to build a gas pipeline despite the daunting confection of geopolitical,

operational, and economic obstacles. The project lumbers towards completion, but commissioning may hinge on Iran's nuclearstandoff.

Hong Kong Country

Politics and the future of Hong Kong10.

19 NOV 2012 CY Leung took over as Hong Kong's Chief Executive in June, but his election victory was immediately

overshadowed by the biggest protests in almost a decade. This Special Report looks at some of the reasons behind simmering

public discontent, examines the major policy challenges and asks whether Hong Kong will be able to maintain its economic and

business leadership position in the region.

Papua New Guinea Country

Turning point Papua New Guinea's next five years11.

16 OCT 2012 After 12 months of political uncertainty, and with the start of its massive LNG project due in the next parliamentary

term, Papua New Guinea went to the polls this year. IHS looks at the election and what it says about Papua New Guinea, now

and for the next five-year term.

China Country - Economic

New leaders, new economic cycle in China?12.

16 OCT 2012 As China nears completion of the once-in-a-decade top leadership transition, the country is starting a

new political business cycle. IHS Global Insight looks at the transition's implications for the broad economy and key

macro policy initiatives that the new leadership may push forward as they look to recalibrate the Chinese economy's

trajectory for the next decade.

Japan - China Economic

Asia Letter: The economics of the China-Japan islands dispute13.


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12 OCT 2012 The severe escalation of Sino-Japanese tensions in August and September 2012 over the disputed island chain

known as the Diaoyus or Senkakus has created significant disruption to bilateral trade in the third quarter of the year. With China

the world's second largest economy and Japan the third, there could be significant negative consequences for the global

economy if the disruption continues. Multinationals with production facilities in China may also need to re-evaluate the

vulnerability of their supply chains to nationalism-inspired protests.

India Economic

India's restarted reforms: enough to recharge the economy?14.

18 SEP 2012 The Indian government announced long-awaited big-ticket reforms on 1314 September, in a bid to boost tankinginvestor sentiment and shore up sputtering investment and economic growth. The reforms included foreign direct investment in

multi-brand retail, aviation, broadcasting, and power exchanges; hikes in administered fuel prices; and privatisation. Taken

together, these reforms herald a huge change in the government's reform initiative, which had been held up for months by political

opposition, although the move has put government stability at risk.

China Country - Economic - Sovereign Risk

Redback rising? The renminbi's slow internationalisation15.

24 AUG 2012 Over the past few years, there has been plenty of hype surrounding the internationalisation of the renminbi. Much

of this is unwarranted. Severe economic challenges and political obstacles look sure to resign the currency to a fate short of major

reserve currency status.

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