Tag "TPP"
Australia’s Asia-Pacific trade balancing act
The Trump administration’s mixed messages on its security and trade relationships in the Asia-Pacific is forcing Australia into a more assertive trade role.
For American business to thrive, bilateral trade deals aren’t enough
As the Trump administration pulls out of multilateral free trade agreements, other world powers are increasingly commiting to them.
Reactions of American automotive OEMs threaten US trade deficit and jobs
The hottest of issues on the (negotiation) table when it comes to NAFTA is automotive, the largest source of trade deficit for the US.
Japan cannot let go of TPP due to automotive industry
Despite the US pull-out from the TPP, Japan is likely to remain in the treaty to favour its automotive industry.
Trade and Trump: the US economy in 2017
From China to TPP, Trump has vowed to put America first. In this debate, GRI asked two of its top experts: Will Trump’s protectionist stance help or hurt the US economy?
Under the Radar: Did Trump’s victory seal Brunei’s fate?
Trump’s exit from the TPP and his travel ban from Muslim majority countries are two potent threats to Brunei going forward.
2017 Preview: Southeast Asia is set to embrace more volatility
Southeast Asia in 2016 has been marked by busy political agendas, challenges by ethnic tensions, religious conflicts, and regional stability issues.
Under the Radar: Singapore latest to be punished by China’s opportunism
China’s seizure of Singapore’s military assets is part of a larger effort to punish neighbours for geo-political faux pas and cozy relations with the U.S.
Assessing the investment climate in post-1MDB Malaysia
With Malaysia grappling with the prolonged fallout from the 1MDB scandal, has the scandal has caused a noticeable shift in Malaysia’s investment climate?