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Big ideas will define a post-Covid world
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 04/01/2021
» The rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations in a number of countries provides light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel, even if it doesn't spell the end of the crisis. When we finally make the transition from the current state to the next normal, we may not be sure what the world will look like, but we do know there are a few big ideas in play that could shape the near future.
China rebalancing with 'dual circulation'
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 19/10/2020
» Ever since Chinese President Xi Jinping set markets abuzz in May by raising the idea of a "dual circulation" economy, observers have been exploring the potential of this new economic model for China which has knock-on effects for the rest of the world.
China's economy pulls back from the brink
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 03/08/2020
» Despite more sanctions piling on from the US, China still had reason to celebrate this month with two important achievements. First, it became the world's first major economy to return to economic growth as the world battles with the Covid-19 pandemic.
China's new aviation logistics hub
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 13/07/2020
» China is one of many countries seeking to strengthen the security of its supply chain in the wake of severe disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The country is improving its international express services and investing in a global aviation logistics hub as part of this move.
China's street stall revival
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 22/06/2020
» Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has been calling for the revival of the "street-stall economy", emphasising the role street vendors play in providing employment opportunities and as a source of affordable goods, especially food, for many people, while giving the country's economy a welcome shot in the arm as it starts to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.