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  • News 2012-02-03

    On Monday February 6th, the Chinese celebrate the Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. What can we expect from the Year of the Water Dragon? Read more

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  • News 2012-01-25

    Despite the economic turmoil, oil prices have remained at historic high levels. During 2011, the average oil price reached an all-time high of USD 111 per barrel, and the outlook for the commodity is even brighter, which is good for Russian. Read more why here

  • News 2012-01-25

    Despite the economic turmoil, oil prices have remained at historic high levels. During 2011, the average oil price reached an all-time high of USD 111 per barrel, and the outlook for the commodity is even brighter, with better-than-expected data from the US economy and the possibility of a new quantitative easing program in China.

  • News 2012-01-24

    In a referendum on Sunday, 66% of Croats voted “yes” to joining the EU. This means that Croatia will be a member of the EU from 1 July 2013. Croatia is then the 28th country to join the Union. What does this mean for Croatia as a country to invest in? Read more

  • News 2012-01-24

    In a referendum on Sunday, 66% of Croats voted “yes” to joining the EU. This means that Croatia will be a member of the EU from 1 July 2013. Croatia is then the 28th country to join the Union.

  • News 2012-01-19

    At this very moment, tens of millions of Chinese are travelling all over China to return to their old family homes, lao jia, to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Chinese are estimated to spend 17 percent of their annual spending on gifts for the New Year celebrations, writes Kristina Sandklef. Read more

  • News 2012-01-17

    On Saturday, Taiwan re-elected its current president, the Nationalist Party Kuomintang (KMT) leader Ma Ying-Jeou, for yet another period. Most likely both Beijing and Washington DC were relieved that Ma was re-elected, writes Kristina Sandklef. Read more

  • News 2012-01-13

    China will face many challenges during 2012. Kristina Sandklef, macro economist at East Capital, comments on China’s opportunities and obstacles in the coming twelve months. Read more

  • News 2012-01-13

    The Russian property market is blossoming. Never before has it turned over more than it did in 2011. Foreign buyers are back in the market. Growth is primarily being driven by one factor, which experts estimate will pick up speed in the years to come. Read more

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