The credit minders

Article Abstract:

The growing bond markets in East Asia have led to a variety of systems by which such markets are rated. International ratings agencies often offer lower ratings to Asian bonds, due possibly to a lack of information or a predilection toward European or Anglo bond markets. Local agencies often give higher ratings to Asian bonds, prompting suspicion that governments and agencies are conspiring to improve their bond markets. Since respective governments will be the region's leading borrowers, impartial ratings systems will be difficult to formulate and enforce.

Evaluation, Securities, Bonds, Bonds (Securities), East Asia, Credit market, Credit markets, Asia, Eastern

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A shore thing: Malaysia's Pilecon plans Johor city-in-the-sea

Article Abstract:

Pilecon, a Malaysian construction group, wants to build a large residential and commercial development on the waterfront of Johor Baru, the southernmost Malaysian city situated across the Johor Strait from Singapore. Pilecon Chmn Hong Lee Pee announced that the project will cost $1.6 billion, will take 15 to 20 years to finish, will create 650,000 square meters of commercial space and will include hotels, office towers and a convention center. Pilecon says the project will allow Johor Baru to grow and to take advantage of its proximity to Singapore.

Construction industry, Planning, Malaysia, Buildings and facilities, Waterfront development, Johor, Malaysia, Pilecon Engineering Bhd.

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