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When does inflation stop?
Asia focus, Koichi Hamada, Published on 30/05/2022
» Until a few years ago, major economies were struggling to achieve even mild inflation, with policymakers in the United States, the United Kingdom and the euro zone struggling to meet their targets of 2% annual price growth.
Speaking up about forced labour
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/12/2021
» In a move that could further sour relations between the world's two largest economies, the US Congress last week agreed on legislation aimed at punishing China for the alleged oppression of Uighur Muslims.
Don't isolate Myanmar
Asia focus, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 01/03/2021
» Directly or indirectly, the military has always called the shots in Myanmar. And now that it has removed the decade-old façade of gradual democratisation by detaining civilian leaders and seizing power, Western calls to punish the country with sanctions and international isolation are growing louder. Heeding them would be a mistake.
Want to be invincible? Learn to innovate
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 16/09/2019
» If a company is continuously reinventing itself, it has a good chance of staying ahead of the competition. The problem for many companies is that once they become successful, or find a business model that works, they tend to focus on that and forget to renew themselves, says Alexander Osterwalder, a Swiss business theorist and author.
Place a bet on gambling reform
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/08/2019
» Last week we saw some interesting developments in the gambling industries of two Southeast Asian nations that have become increasingly allied with China. While I am personally opposed to gambling and casinos, I respect the right of a country to allow them if it feels they will help the economy. But it's an industry that must be managed well in order to avoid negative effects.
Hanging by a thread
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 29/10/2018
» Myanmar's flourishing textile and garment industry could be decimated if the European Union (EU) decides to withdraw trade privileges, business leaders say.
One party to rule them all
Asia focus, Mao Theany & Meng Sokhouy, Published on 03/09/2018
» As Cambodia prepares to join the growing club of one-party states in Asean when its new parliament convenes on Wednesday, Prime Minister Hun Sen has been taking steps to get back into the good books of the international community. It might not be easy, given how he secured his new five-year term as the country's undisputed leader.
Silent violence
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/07/2018
» Earlier this month, a secret marriage between an 11-year-old Thai girl and a 41-year-old Malaysian Muslim sparked a public outcry when a picture of the ceremony went viral.