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Elon Musk's Apple Attack Sets Stage for Public Spat
Business, Published on 01/12/2022
» Elon Musk's onslaught Monday against Apple Inc. and a cornerstone of the iPhone business empire has set the stage for a potentially bruising battle between the world's richest man and the world's most valuable company.
Vote vs Virus
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 05/10/2020
» Myanmar's national elections are set to go ahead in just over four weeks even though the country is reeling from a second wave of Covid-19 that shows no signs of abating any time soon.
Beyond Abenomics: Japan needs more reforms
Asia focus, Published on 16/03/2020
» Since taking office at the end of 2012, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has transformed the country's macroeconomic management. But the "Abenomics" experiment may soon start drawing to a close.
How Vietnam's new labour code will affect employers and employees
Published on 03/03/2020
» In November 2019, the National Assembly of Vietnam issued a new version of the Labour Code, which serves as the principal legislation on employment and labour relationships in Vietnam, covering domestic and foreign employers and employees. The changes in the new law are more incremental than sweeping, and generally serve to close loopholes and clarify vague provisions in the existing Labour Code of 2012.
Weeding through the hype
Business, Published on 06/05/2019
» The relatively rapid move to legalise medical marijuana in Thailand has struck a high note across the globe, paving a path for profit potential through fully legalised cultivation and export of the much-touted cash crop.
Coalition of the chilling
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2019
» Thailand's much-anticipated general election is over, but the dust has not settled and the unofficial results have fanned anguish and uncertainty over who will form a new government.
Charter challenge
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 18/02/2019
» Pro-democracy forces in Myanmar have launched a new bid to change the country’s constitution. With 18 months left before the 2020 elections, the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) has initiated a process in parliament that it hopes will amend the military-drafted charter — and give the party an appealing campaign issue. It is the latest evidence that the country has been plunged into “Syndrome 2020” in the lead-up to the elections.
The rise of fintech
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/10/2016
» Financial technology, or fintech, is a great example of how Asian markets are leading consumer-focused innovation in response to tremendous growth potential among a large and increasingly affluent population, experts say.
Brexit lesson for Europe: address the concerns of citizens
Business, Joseph Stiglitz, Published on 11/07/2016
» Digesting the full implications of the UK's "Brexit" referendum will take Britain, Europe, and the world a long time. The most profound consequences will, of course, depend on the EU's response to the UK's withdrawal. Most people initially assumed that the EU would not "cut off its nose to spite its face": after all, an amicable divorce seems to be in everyone's interest. But the divorce -- as many do -- could become messy.
Selangor water woes both political and economic
Asia focus, Published on 10/03/2014
» Malaysia is facing one of its worst droughts in decades, with cloud seeding becoming necessary to ensure there is rain for people and crops. The drought has focused attention on longstanding problems, both economic and political, with water management in the country’s industrial heartland.