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Facing down China
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/04/2019
» Repression at home, assertiveness in disputed territory on its doorstep, and expansion of soft power, economic and technological influence worldwide have all become hallmarks of confident China in the 21st century.
Youth movement
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/12/2018
» There's true passion in every word when Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman talks about his belief in the power of youth. As the youngest cabinet minister in Asia at just 26 years of age, he is living proof.
Malaysian minister says invest in youth
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/11/2018
» To empower inclusive institutions in Asia for the next five years it is important to invest in young people so they are well educated and can get at least an entry-level job, while also recognising their potential for early promotion, said Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Malaysia's youth and sports minister and the youngest cabinet minister in Asia.
Seeking a balance
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/10/2018
» As returns in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and New Zealand shrink in the face of high demand and increased restrictions, real-estate investors in Asia are looking for new places to go, with Malaysia and Thailand among their targets.
Property pressure
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/10/2018
» Last year, the New Zealand government banned foreigners from buying existing homes to make property more affordable for its citizens. In June this year, it softened its stance to allow non-residents to own up to 60% of large, new apartment buildings.
Belt tightening
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 30/07/2018
» The dream of a pan-Asian railway network has been around for decades but the story so far has been mostly one of false starts and missing links.
Mahathir recast as Malaysia's saviour
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/05/2018
» At the ripe old age of 92, Mahathir Mohamad has come out of retirement and is now set to become the world's oldest elected leader and the seventh prime minister of Malaysia after pulling off a surprise victory over his former apprentice Najib Razak on Wednesday.