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Southeast Asia
Environmental, Social and Governance
Climate technology in Southeast Asia: Key to unlocking the world’s carbon sink
Southeast Asia’s climate tech start-ups are addressing these barriers head-o
September 27, 2023
Tourism
Millions of Chinese staying home curb Southeast Asian growth
A slower increase in flight capacity has also been a drag on tourism recovery.
July 10, 2023
Geopolitics
Is geopolitical turbulence really so bad for our region?
Ultimately, the region's future hinges on political leadership
May 25, 2023
Geopolitics
Get ready for important inflexion points
We face a period of turbulence in global security affairs as well as in finance
March 30, 2023
SE Asian economies
Indonesia consolidates its place in Asia
The coming presidential election will offer its citizens an opportunity to demonstrate their fealty to the idea of Indonesia
February 06, 2023
Malaysia
Prospects of the Anwar moment in Malaysia
Anwar is the man of the moment in Malaysia. The times need him as much as he needs them.
December 01, 2022
Geopolitics
What does Xi Jinping's new China mean for Southeast Asia?
We need to find niches of demand in China where China will still need value-added stuff produced in the region.
November 03, 2022
Global Economy
How vulnerable are Asian economies as more financial shocks erupt?
We are in for a tumultuous time in the global economy and in financial markets.
October 06, 2022
Investing strategies
Traders find haven from global stock gloom in southeast Asia
"We have a lot of pent-up demand here."
September 04, 2022
Global Economy
China slowdown means contrasting fortunes for Asia's exporters
"All of this shows what we already knew, that China’s demand for goods overseas -- its imports -- are very weak."
August 31, 2022