Tag "China"
Sino-US Tick Tack Toe
The recent Sino-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue highlighted the current state of relations between the two economic giants.
Weekly Risk Outlook
Peru’s president faces reality. MSCI announces redesignation. Spain readies for elections. Kenyan opposition marches. Economic Forum shows political shifts.
Ambiguity plagues the Shangri-La Dialogue
The South China Sea was prominent at the just-concluded U.S.-China dialogue. Ambiguity from both sides, however, will prolong tensions further.
Weekly Risk Outlook
China and U.S. discuss policy. U.S. primaries close. World Bank releases growth projections. Brazil’s central bank to maintain rates. EU ministers meet.
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.
Why is Central Asia dumping Russia for China?
Central Asia has long been stuck between a rock and hard place in terms of its geopolitical environment. A faltering Russia is leaving China the only game in town, and Central Asia is hitching its wagon to Beijing.
Weekly Risk Outlook
G7 meets. EU-Greece debt negotiations continue. ASEAN defense ministers talk China. Democrats search for unity.
US-Senegal defence cooperation: A new direction for the US?
With the defence cooperation deal signed by the US and Senegal last week, the US is increasing its military foothold in Africa.
Why China’s obesity crisis is great news for investors
Increasing obesity and other health concerns in China pose serious challenges, but also exciting opportunities for investors.
Japan’s defense procurement boosts national security and industry
Japan’s role in regional defense procurement has steadily grown since 2014— fostering closer ties with nations wary of Beijing and boosting local industry.
