Economy
PE adapts to China's new normal
China's economy grew at its slowest pace in 24 years in 2014 with GDP expanding by 7.3%. Most economists regard the current situation as a symptom of a “new normal” as China continues its transition from the world’s factory to the world’s most...
India economics: The Modi effect
The election of Narendra Modi has breathed new hope into India’s beleaguered economy, with private equity investors anticipating much-needed reforms. But the road to recovery is long and likely uneven
Cross-border PE: The ASEAN angle
Ambitions of building scale underpin many private equity investments in Southeast Asia. It is remarkable – although perhaps unsurprising – how few have succeeded. So far, at least.
Japan economics: The third arrow
The timing of the AVCJ Japan forum in recent years has seemed somewhat fortuitous.
The Abe effect: Japan's economic reforms
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has unveiled aggressive economic reforms, sending the country's stock market up and its currency down. PE can benefit but longer-term change would be even more helpful
Macro: Indonesia’s growth story
Expanding by more than 6% per year, the Indonesian economy is already one of the best performers in Asia. But analysts say it has the capacity to match growth rates in China and India, reforms permitting
Carlyle, Blackstone heads paint bleak outlook for US economy
The Carlyle Group’s co-founder David Rubenstein and Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone Group, were downbeat in their assessments of the US economy on Wednesday.
VIDEO: The World Bank's Ulrich Bartsch
Examining the short- and long-term prospects of Asia Pacific’s economy, Senior Economist Macro at the World Bank’s India Office Ulrich Bartsch tells AVCJ TV that markets’ future health will largely be determined by their young labor force, which...