Asia Pacific
Preparing the XIX CCP party congress
The next big Party Congress – and the beginning of Xi Jinping’s second term – is still a year away, so the decisions taken now will show how strong Xi’s
Mr. Duterte’s Asia
Rodrigo Duterte, the Filipino firebrand president who has been known for his trademark public insults, has surprisingly announced an end to the US-Filipino military alliance.
Chinese debt risks financial collapse
Chinese debt poses great risks, require an overhaul of the financial sector, and demonstrate the need for a new growth model. The quarterly report of the Bank for International Settlements paints
Political risks rock China’s tourism industry
From South Korea to Thailand, political risks will continue to significantly impact China’s tourism sector in the coming weeks.
Special Report: How the Nanjing Massacre became a political tool
Japan has withdrawn funding from UNESCO over tensions with China surrounding the Nanjing Massacre. Discover how China’s attitude has changed over the years.
Will Obama’s “Pivot to Asia” end with his presidency?
Obama’s pivot should have represented a shift in US foreign policy. The end of his presidency puts the future of the pivot into question.
After Karimov: Will Uzbekistan undergo a revolution?
The premature death of President Islam Karimov has created a potentially dangerous power vacuum in Uzbekistan.
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.
Long live the King: What’s next for Thailand after Bhumibol’s death?
The death of the beloved king will finally put to the test the ability of the unpopular crown prince to carry forward the role of the monarchy in Thailand.
Under the Radar: Cambodia’s political seesaw masks economic opportunities
The escalating political situation in Cambodia is not a major risk. Instead, it reflects the hustle and bustle of an emerging Southeast Asian economy on the cusp of social transformation.
