Tag "ASEAN"
Can Russia ride China’s trade lead in Southeast Asia?
China immediately seized upon President-Elect Trump’s victory to offer its proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as an alternative to the TPP. Russia backing the proposal signals a call for a
ASEAN faces banking union problems
While the ASEAN Banking Integration Framework (ABIF) shows great promise, the insistence on sticking to the so-called “ASEAN Way” threatens to undermine it.
Basel III favours some regions, financing solutions over others
With any one-size-fits-all approach, the problem lies in establishing a level playing field across different national and regional regulatory frameworks.
Under the Radar: Laos’ new PM pushes for regional integration
Laos’ new leader Thangloun Sisoulith is banking on regional integration and economic diversification, as Laos chairs ASEAN in 2016.
What Suu Kyi’s visit to Thailand means for ASEAN relations
Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi concluded a three-day official visit to Thailand with agreements on border and labour issues. The tour is evidence of the new democratically elected
Why the Mekong River is Asia’s next big investment locale
Japan’s $7 billion infrastructure investment deal is a move to expand markets and offset China’s growing economic influence in the Mekong River region.
How likely is an enhanced Indonesian role in the South China Sea dispute?
A recent incident involving Indonesian and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea has opened the possibility for an enhanced Indonesian role in the maritime dispute. Whilst neighbouring claimants would
Beware the dragon: China sets sights on regional dominance
It is time for analysts and scholars to view China as an expansionist rising power. Spurred by a wave of ambitious new leaders, including Xi Jinping, a spike in Chinese