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Help with strings attached
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 30/03/2020
» When Europe was on the verge of collapsing after the carnage of World War II, countries in the region were at risk of drifting into the communist orbit of the Soviet Union. To contain the threat, the United States government in 1948 created a recovery programme worth US$12.7 billion -- $128 billion in today's money.
Urban vitality sapped as middle class gets squeezed
Asia focus, Chen Gong and Junhui Chu, Published on 27/01/2020
» In order to stimulate domestic consumption and spur the economy in most countries, bond issues are a major source of funding for programmes that will create economic activity. Real estate development is also a major driver of economic growth and urbanisation.
Beyond GDP: The movement to measure wellbeing
Asia focus, Joseph Stiglitz in Incheon, Published on 10/12/2018
» Just under 10 years ago, the International Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress issued a report titled Mismeasuring Our Lives: Why GDP Doesn't Add Up. The title summed it up: Gross domestic product is not a good measure of wellbeing.
Media freedom in the dock in Myanmar
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 03/09/2018
» Two Myanmar reporters are about to hear whether they are to spend the next 14 years in jail for courageously carrying out their jobs.