North Korea

The Asia-Pacific region will face some stern tests in 2008-10. While we believe that the rise of Asia arguably represents the most significant shift in wealth in five hundred years... 2008-10-31

China is likely to become the fastest-growing fund management market in the world, with assets under management reaching US$1.4trn (GBP720bn) by 2016, according to a study by management... 2007-03-16

A new wave of emerging market funds is gripping Australia, with top local players such as AMP and Macquarie unveiling EM products for investors. Influencing the fund manufacturers... 2006-11-24

As expected, North Korea carried out its first-ever nuclear test on Monday, triggering widespread international condemnation, and depressing South Korean financial markets. Several... 2006-10-09

North Korea's official announcement that it plans to conduct a nuclear test is no bluff, since Pyongyang has become fed up with the impasse in the nuclear dispute with the US and... 2006-10-04

As we expected, Northeast Asian financial markets have proved resilient after North Korea tested up to seven missiles, including its much-feared long-range Taepodong 2 missile. The... 2006-07-05

Concerns that North Korea may imminently test launch its Taepodong 2 intercontinental ballistic missile are adding to downward pressure on South Korea's Kospi equity index and the... 2006-06-19

North Korea's decision on May 24 to cancel the test run of a new railway link between the two Koreas represents a major setback for the South's long-cherished dream of a Eurasian... 2006-05-31

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's visit to China once again brings his country's economic future under the spotlight. Kim is slowly but surely seeking to push forward economic reforms,... 2006-01-17

North Korea's announcement on Monday that it will give up its nuclear weapons and return to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is a welcome step towards resolving the three-year... 2005-09-19