Posts From Alexander Macleod
Trends of 2016: Could the Rohingya be Aung San Suu Kyi’s downfall?
By downplaying the Rohingya issue, Aung San Suu Kyi is walking a thin line, trying to balance competing interests. Yet her silence undermines her position.
Three things to consider about Trump’s plan to brand China as a ‘currency manipulator’
The US dollar rallied after Trump’s victory, forcing the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) to lower the yuan’s reference rate for 11 consecutive trading days.
Rakhine state violence threatens Myanmar’s reform
Renewed conflict in Rakhine state highlights important structural risks to Myanmar’s reform project. Military influence over politics in Rakhine could ensure that the Rohingya dilemma remains a burden for many
Opportunity grows in Indonesia as tourism sector blooms
Bali has traditionally dominated Indonesia’s tourism sector—but there numerous still-untapped economic opportunities within the vast island archipelago.
China-Vietnam agreement signals regional shift in the South China Sea
Amidst China’s land reclamation and militarization in the South China Sea, the recent deal with Vietnam has far reaching implications for the region
Manila’s “Duterte Harry”: Should investors be worried?
While investors appear confident in Rodrigo Duterte’s national project will his drug vendetta affect the Philippines’ economic prospects over the long term?
Southeast Asia forges fresh approaches to combat Islamic State
The Islamic State is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia. However, local governments are developing new approaches to combat terrorism.
Assessing the investment climate in post-1MDB Malaysia
With Malaysia grappling with the prolonged fallout from the 1MDB scandal, has the scandal has caused a noticeable shift in Malaysia’s investment climate?