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Japan & Oman Sign New Investment Agreement
Originally posted on The Monetary Express:
Japan and Oman have taken another bold step in strengthening ties between the two countries by penning a new investment agreement, with the terms of such agreement to come into fruition in the next few months according to Japan’s ambassador to the Sultanate. The objective of the agreement is…
Hegemony Games: U.S. Vs China – OpEd
By Jack A. Smith he·gem·o·ny (həˈjemənē,ˈhejəˌmōnē): leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others. The most important political relationship in today’s world is between the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Whichever way the relationship goes will have a major impact on global developments for many decades. … Continue reading
Troublesome Times For The Mongolian Economy
By Mark Goleman In early October of 2014, the Mongolian coalition democratic government, because of its policy known as the “Reform Government” at the initiative of Prime Minister Norovyn Altankhuyag proposed a reform of the government by reducing the number of ministries from 16 to 13 by their merger, updating their composition, etc. Norovyn Altanhuyag, in … Continue reading
Iran To Build 48 Hydroelectric Power Plants In Indonesia Over Next Five Years
Iran and Indonesia have agreed to build 48 small-scale hydroelectric power plants as the two nations look to improve ties that have been hindered by sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear program. The hydroelectric power plants will be constructed in Indonesia by Iranian companies over the next five years, Iran’s Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian said following a conference with Indonesia’s Economy … Continue reading
5.6 Earthquake Shakes Buildings In Tokyo: No Tsunami Warning
“A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Tokyo and nearby areas, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, setting off alarms and halting the city’s subway system,” RT reports. The earthquake struck at about 2:28pm local time at a depth of 50km, weather services reported. USGS, however, put the Japanese earthquake at a magnitude of 5.3. The tremor … Continue reading
Japan Vows $110 Billion For Asian Infrastructure In A One-Upmanship To China Over The AIIB
Tokyo appears to be playing a tit-for-tat game with China over Asian infrastructure funding and the new Chinese-led AIIB. However China appears to be responding… somewhat. Japan said on Thursday that it will dedicate around $110 billion in funding for Asian infrastructure development projects in a competitive slap at China’s new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). China, in … Continue reading
Contractors Race To Cash In On Southeast Asia’s Metro Boom
Japanese general contractors won bids for a string of subway projects in Southeast Asia in 2013 and 2014, and they are now preparing to start construction. Among the projects is Singapore’s Thomson Line, a 30km-long all-underground line that could determine whether Japan’s urban subway tunnel technology can compete in overseas markets. By Nikkei Asian Review … Continue reading
Flash Crashes And Swiss Francs: Market Liquidity Takes A Holiday
Financial market liquidity can be fleeting. The ability to trade in assets of any size, at any time and to find a ready buyer is not a given. By José Viñals As discussed in some detail last fall in this blog, a number of factors, including the evolving structure of financial markets and some regulations appear to … Continue reading
Why NATO Is Terrified Of Russia – OpEd
By Pepe Escobar The twin-pronged attack – oil price war/raid on the ruble – aimed at destroying the Russian economy and place it into a form of Western natural resource vassalage has failed. Natural resources were also essentially the reason for reducing Iran to a Western vassalage. That never had anything to do with Tehran developing … Continue reading
China’s Challenge In The South China Sea: The Rule of Law
By Daniel Wagner News that the People’s Republic of China is claiming ownership of and enlarging the size of some disputed islands in the South China Sea, and building air strips to enhance its ability to project its air power in the region, has been met with predictable alarm by a variety of countries in the … Continue reading
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