Asia Pacific
Will North Korea’s latest rocket launch result in tougher sanctions?
North Korea’s February 7th launch of a satellite-equipped rocket may appear to be just another chapter in the series of antagonistic taken by the rogue regime in recent months —
China explores its monetary easing toolkit
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has flooded China’s financial system with record amounts of cash this past week to pre-empt the annual liquidity crunch ahead of the Lunar New
Business as usual after Vietnam’s 12th Party Congress
In January, Vietnam’s 12th Party Congress was held amid rumours of a power struggle for the country’s top political post of General Secretary. Despite this uncertainty, the status quo ultimately
What is Russia signalling by circumnavigating Japan?
Russia has circumnavigated Japan, signalling its role as a great power-player in the Asia-Pacific. During the Cuban Missile Crisis over 50 years ago, U.S. Secretary of Defense McNamara was known
Taiwan’s election portents new dynamic with Beijing
The new path charted by Ms Tsai’s political vision could represent an important opportunity for Taiwan to restore its prestige as a valuable economic and strategic partner for neighbouring nations.
Is China drilling for oil in Vietnamese waters?
China’s Haiyang Shiyou 981 oil rig is reportedly once again operating in waters contested by Vietnam. The rig’s return creates a number of risks for investors operating in Vietnam and
Maritime maneuvers signal turbulence for South China Sea
In this special guest post, Dr. Mohan Malik, a professor in Asian Security at Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, looks at how the collapse of the Chinese stock market and
How 3 Asian countries are reacting to Bitcoin
While many associate digital currencies such as Bitcoin with places like Silicon Valley, in actuality the major region for cryptocurrency activity is Asia. The three largest economies in the Asia
Tsai’s dynasty: Taiwan’s new approach to China
After eight years of a pro-China administration, Taiwan, the only Chinese-speaking democracy on earth, has elected the pro-independence Tsai Ing-wen. Some fear this will put to question eight years of
Extreme drought threatens Thailand’s political stability
The worst drought in 10 years is causing havok for Thailand’s agricultural sector and reigniting rural-urban tensions in the wake of the 2014 coup. Thailand is facing its worst drought in
