Tag "South Korea"
Is Power of Siberia a pipeline of the future?
The Power of Siberia pipeline is a 4,000 km natural gas pipeline. Upon its expected completion in 2019, it will be the largest fuel network in the world and fully
Five challenges American companies face in Asia
American companies operating in Asia face distinct challenges affecting their profit, productivity, and potential to develop in the fast-growing markets. In particular, there are potential barriers to entry for new
AIIB offers mix of risks and opportunities for investors
The AIIB seeks to promote multilateralism in the Asia-Pacific region, spur loan competition, and reform Chinese approaches to finance and lending. Many of the prospective Asian members and non-Asian partners of the
Is the North Korean threat growing?
The North Korean navy, under the supervision of Kim Jong-un, has managed to successfully test-fire a ballistic missile from a submarine. Though North Korea’s technology is not fully developed, it
Weekly Risk Outlook
Chinese Premier Keqiang plans tour to South America. Indian PM Modi prepares a visit to South Korea to discuss ties. The US Treasury Department considers market risks. Nigeria sets interest
Obama’s Pivot to Asia fails to impress China
The Pivot to Asia, America’s new grand strategy announced in 2011, rebalanced America’s focus towards the Asia-Pacific region. Less than four years later, the launch of the Asian Infrastructure Investment
Caught between the US and China, South Korea joins the AIIB
According to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asia will need to invest about $8 trillion in overall national infrastructure between 2010 and 2020. South Korea’s involvement
GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook
Brazilian inflation is on the rise with the potential for broad economic consequences. South Korea appears headed toward more accommodative monetary policy. Greece faces a possible credit downgrade as political turmoil continues.
What Xi Jinping’s visit means for South Korea
In early July, Xi Jinping made a monumental visit to South Korea before visiting North Korea for the first time. China shows willingness to engage in a closer relationship with South
3 implications of Japan’s revision of weapons exports rules
Loosening of principles guiding weapons exports will boost the Japanese defense industry and relations with the US. But it will come at the cost of its image as a pacifist
