Monthly Archives: December 2014

China’s western regions see good growth in investment

Posted on December 26, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

China’s western and border regions have enjoyed a surge in infrastructure investment this year, including railways, and will continue to enjoy high levels of spending next year, officials said. According to the latest figures released on the National Development and … Continue reading →

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China Debt revamp opens door for global investors

Posted on December 24, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

More local governments may look to overseas markets for financing needs China’s overhaul of local government financing will create more opportunities for global investors in 2015. Global ratings agencies Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service predict municipalities facing severe … Continue reading →

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Thailand, China sign train investment pact

Posted on December 22, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

The long wait for new rail system investments ended on Friday after Thailand and China signed an agreement to build new tracks to fulfill Thailand’s ambition to improve its hapless train system. The memorandum of understanding was signed at Government … Continue reading →

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Singapore economy to grow 3% this year

Posted on December 19, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

The figure is down from the 3.3 per cent forecast in the previous survey, after gross domestic product growth in the third quarter was lower than expected. Private sector economists are less upbeat about the growth outlook for the Singapore … Continue reading →

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