Riding the dragon

Analysts, economists, strategists, a weatherman and a feng shui expert peer into their crystal balls for us. Find out how to navigate global markets, natural elements and cosmic forces in 2012 in Issue 507. The Edge Singapore wishes its readers a Happy New Year.

Also inside Issue 507 (Jan 23-29)

• Courage needed to face the Dragon
• Overcoming the fear factor: A global recovery may well be on the way, says Credit Suisse’s Jonathan Wilmot. Investors just need to find the nerve to take some risk
• A great wall of worry: China faces some tough short- and long-term challenges. Dong Tao of Credit Suisse outlines the issues and quantifies the risks
• The pursuit of productivity: Growth policy has shifted radically after the last general elections, but BofAML’s Chua Hak Bin says the search for productivity gains can be elusive
• The fengshui view: Top practitioner Joey Yap says 2012 will provide investment opportunities but watch out for floods in the neigbourhood
• Geopolitical gambles: The world was a turbulent place in 2011, and things could get more uncertain in 2012. Experts size up a few key risks for Asia
• At the mercy of nature: Floods and droughts expected to be more regular and extreme in 2012, says NUS professor
• The week: Will Genting HK benefit from Carnival’s plunge?
• Edgewise: Discounts galore as cooling measures bite
• GLP acquires Japanese assets, expands in China amid tightening credit markets
• Kwek’s HLF in tie-up with Porsche; tycoon remains upbeat on property business
• JEP acquires to expand capability, but near-term profitability remains limited
• China Aviation buys units from parent; eyes facilities in Europe, North America
• Sunita Sue Leng: Why it’s getting harder to do better than your parents
• Lim Yin Foong: London prime residential property continues to do well
• Cap 1: Low volumes: SGX’s earnings weak, battles investor apathy
• Right Timing: Further gains ahead
• Daryl Guppy: Shanghai consolidation rally

Insider Moves:

• Memtech International, Pacific Healthcare see trading activity from insiders

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