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The Week Ahead
China hosts BRICS. South Africa considers early election. Kenya markets react to nullified election. Baltic PMs meet in Poland. All in The Week Ahead.
Are the “Asian Tigers” hamstrung by hidden flaws?
Despite years of high economic growth, Asia faces serious challenges, which will push many key Asian nations towards instability.
Indonesian and Malaysian palm oil at a crossroads
Europe’s war against palm oil and overall western pressure risks pushing Indonesia and Malaysia closer to less regulated markets.
The Week Ahead
India to host Nepalese Prime Minister as tensions continue over Doklam. UK releases more Brexit position papers. Jackson Hole Summit. All in The Week Ahead.
The Cambodia 2018 election: Issues and implications
With the general election less than one year away, Cambodia is set for a rocky twelve months, defined by intense politicking and political unrest.
The Great Firewall takes on VPNs
China’s Security Council seems bent on expanding internet restrictions nationwide. Following new legislation in June this year, the crackdown has been swift: even major firms such as Apple and Whatsapp are on the chopping block. The recent banning of VPN services has huge implications for multinationals and the foreign employees that they hire.
Under the Radar: Doklam standoff highlights India and China’s ‘Great Game’ over Bhutan
There is far more at stake than 34 square kilometers of desolate, windswept rocks. Doklam shows that old habits die hard, and Bhutan is stuck in the middle.
The growing water crisis in China
The reverberations of China’s water security crisis have already had global implications, notably encouraging the Arab Spring.
Significant Barriers Remain for Asia’s RCEP deal
India’s commerce secretary claims “enough political will [exists] to expedite the conclusion” of RCEP. Yet many barriers, both economic & political remain.
Trump’s burn book: NAFTA negotiations will only extend Chinese influence in the Americas
Trump once labelled NAFTA, “the worst trade deal maybe ever signed anywhere”. This month, he unveiled the NAFTA negotiating agenda, providing a template for trade negotiations yet to occur with other countries – such as China, Germany, and Japan. With an emphasis on tackling tax systems and removing barriers to the US agriculture and manufacturing industries, Asian negotiators will be watching closely.
