China
China sought safety in US Treasuries as eurozone markets unsettled investors
Treasury data out on Monday show China and Japan heavily increased their holdings in US Treasuries in March
How China is empowering the boardroom
Sound corporate governance is essential if future financial crises are to be avoided. Liao Min and Rui Wang of the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) explain how the commission is developing guidelines to make this happen
Central banks in biggest US Treasury sell-off for three years
Federal Reserve data shows foreign holders of US treasuries moved away from the dollar
Ma signals further reforms in China's rural areas
People's Bank of China deputy governor Ma Delun outlines new financial reform in China's rural areas
RBA: emerging Asia behind inflationary pressures
Reserve Bank of Australia says growth in emerging Asia is adding to inflationary pressures at home in its Monetary Policy Statement
Developing countries gain more leverage in World Bank restructuring
Historic package gives developing countries more say in international policy
Subbarao, Meirelles join chorus for stronger renminbi
Indian and Brazilian central bank heads urge Beijing to allow renminbi appreciation, but G20 finance heads not expected to corner China at ongoing Washington meeting
Junk bonds the way forward for China: ex-PBoC deputy
Former Chinese central bank vice-governor Guo Shuqing says new and small start-ups stand to gain from the issuance of non-investment grade debt
Stimulus saved Asia, but currency changes crucial: ADB
Asia growth to soar on remnants of stimulus, but currency appreciation and capital controls key to long-term prospects, says Asian Development Bank
IMF stockpiles funds for crisis resolution
Fund prepares for the worst with $500 billion in extra funds from a standing borrowing arrangement with selected members
Pressure mounts on China to let yuan appreciate
Renminbi revaluation whispers grow to a shout as US Treasury chief Timothy Geithner makes unscheduled visit amid signs of a thaw in relationship with Beijing
China looks to cut out dollar's go-between role
Central bank official says further currency pairings against rouble, ringgit and won under consideration
Chiang Mai currency swap deal comes to life
Regional $120 billion currency swap arrangement between ASEAN members and east Asian powerhouses comes into force
Central bankers see reserve future for renminbi
Central Banking Publications poll points to renminbi becoming reserve currency in the long term
Chinese inflation spike scares investors
Chinese consumer prices rise more than consensus forecast in February, sparking fears that the economy is overheating
Household consumption falls in China: RBA
Despite household consumption expenditure in China continuing to rise, the share of household consumption in total expenditure has declined
IMF deputy on drivers of the Asian recovery
International Monetary Fund first deputy managing director Murillo Portugal says Australia has done well as a result of Chinese commodity demand, but must watch out for a cooling off
China moots legalising some private lenders
A director-general of the People’s Bank of China says the central bank is in favour of lifting rate caps and legalising some micro-lenders
Emerging markets need a voice: Krueger
Ex-IMF first deputy managing director Anne Krueger writes that countries such as India and China must have a presence of the international stage reflecting their weight in the global economy
Corporate bond activity booming in Singapore: MAS executive director
Monetary Authority of Singapore executive director Kola Luu says the island is considered a gateway to major markets in South and East Asia
China surprises with second reserve requirement hike
People’s Bank of China ups its reserve requirement ratio by 0.5 percentage points to drain excess liquidity from system