Asia Pacific
Why Emperor Akihito’s wish to retire angers PM Abe
Emperor Akihito’s desire to retire highlights tensions in Japan over constitutional changes, notably PM Abe’s effort to drop the pacifist clause.
Protests threaten China’s nuclear energy plans
NIMBYism is on the rise in China, and without better dialogue between stakeholders, threatens to undermine Beijing’s efforts to meet its COP21 goals.
Yuan turbulence bolsters China’s liberalisation efforts
The PBoC decided in mid-2015 to weaken the peg to the US dollar, triggering a yuan devaluation and market turbulence, but also opportunities for investors.
Will first female Tokyo Governor boost women in workforce?
New Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has played a key role in Japan’s “womenomics” policies—how might her administration impact gender inequality?
Aung San Suu Kyi poised to implement difficult reforms
Aung San Suu Kyi will need to implement difficult reforms in order to fully bring Myanmar into the globalized economy.
Should investors fear China’s anti-American protests?
Following The Hague’s ruling on the South China Sea, Chinese netizens have called for protests and boycotts against American companies. How concerned should investors be about anti-American sentiment among Chinese consumers?
The South China sea ruling: the view from Southeast Asia
While supposedly binding, the decision against China won’t spell the end of the territorial dispute.
Should Taiwan’s missile mishap be a concern for investors?
Taiwan’s missile launch feeds into steadily worsening relations with the Mainland. Should investors in Formosa be concerned? On July 1st, as the Chinese Communist Party celebrated its 95th anniversary, a
Under the Radar: Papua New Guinea gripped by nationwide civil disobedience
The government of Peter O’Neill is besieged by a wave of civil disobedience, as calls for his resignation have destabilized the country.
Brexit and China: Xi is not amused
Brexit will undermine the UK’s relations with China, as Beijing looks elsewhere to stay plugged into Europe.
