Banks are posting healthy results in an improving economy, financial reforms are under way and there are plans to develop the capital markets. Monica Campbell reports.

Monica Campbell reports from Montevideo on the new Uruguayan government’s successful efforts to revive the economy and strengthen the banking sector.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is beefing up its banking laws, but the city state’s bankers do not seem to be complaining, writes Michael Imeson.

India’s government has recognised the importance of tackling the country’s infrastructure deficit and is prepared to invest to help solve the problem. The results of this investment could provide excellent lending opportunities for banks. Kala Rao explains.

In the face of intensifying pressure on Taiwan’s external relations from a rising China, as shown by the August 6 break in ties with oil-rich Chad, Foreign Minister James Huang shares his views about the country’s external strategy with Dennis Engbarth.

While China persuades countries to break diplomatic ties with Taiwan, Taipei may be changing its attitude to how it counts its allies while formulating a strategy to reverse its political isolation. Dennis Engbarth reports.

As was the case for the US in the 19th century, continued Chinese economic growth depends on it opening up its less developed western region. Much hinges on whether the transportation capabilities of the presently underutilised Yangtze river can be harnessed, says David Lammie.

Colombia’s capital markets may be on the up but legal barriers are hindering their development. Jason Mitchell reports.

Steady growth in Latin America’s largest economy is mirrored by good profits for its major banks. Terry Baker-Self explains.