Asia’s Growth Leads The World
A gloomy outlook is enveloping the world’s economies. There are concerns that countries are failing…
What Happened to Russia’s ‘Pivot to Asia’?
In early 2014 Russia faced economic sanctions in response to its annexation of Crimea. Many…
Jokowi’s natural resource gamble adds 50% to Masela Block cost (video)
Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s (Jokowi) order on March 23, 2016 that the Masela Block use…
Indonesia Boosts Public Financial Management With Span
What cannot be measured, cannot be managed – so the saying goes. This motto for…
Cambodia: Asia’s New Tiger Economy
Once synonymous with conflict and poverty, the Cambodia economy is one of the fastest growing…
Why GVCs Are The Kickstart The AEC Needs
Asean is on the lookout for ways to accelerate trade facilitation and eliminate trade barriers…
Keeping Jakarta Safe From Floods
Every year food vendor Suwadi dreads the rainy season – and the ensuing Jakarta floods.…
Vietnam’s Burgeoning Public Debt Overshadows 2015 Vietnam GDP Shine
While many Southeast Asian economies are struggling with the impact of China’s continuing slowdown, Vietnam…
2015 Philippines GDP Promises Strong 2016 Growth
Slightly more than 30 years have now passed since Corazon Aquino, a steely housewife-turned-political-icon sporting…
Asean’s Poorest Performing – Singapore 2015 GDP Plummets 39.39%
A eight month record industrial output slump of 6.7 per cent in December has seen…
Can Najib Revive The Malaysian Economy?
Last year was somewhat of a challenging one for the Malaysian economy. Political disruptions and…
No Honeymoon For 2016 Philippine General Election Winner
The winner of the upcoming 2016 Philippine general election looks set to inherit an underwhelming…
Vietnam’s pivot to the West more a shuffle towards the centre (video)
Signing onto the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement in Atlanta last October and the high-level state…
Don’t Bank on Vietnam Banking Sector Reform
In architecture, there is a dictum that ‘form follows function’. The architect decides what a…
Thailand Weakest Asean Economy in 2016 – World Bank
The World Bank has forecast modest economic growth in 2016 with global gross domestic product…
Singapore’s Future After Lee Kuan Yew
Singapore’s ruling party, the People’s Action Party (PAP), enters 2016 enjoying the comfort of a…