2018/12/13 |
Meet Singapore's Next Leader, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat
The re-emergence of Heng Swee Keat as successor to Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore's leader could be viewed as a stopgap to the rise of Lee's son, Li Hongyi.
2018/12/11 |
OPINION: Here's How Taiwan Should Tweak the New Southbound Policy
Taiwan's New Southbound Policy is bearing fruit, but could benefit from concrete proposals that map with partner countries' own development agendas.
2018/12/03 |
OPINION: A US Recession Is Looming. Asia Must Prepare Now
Asian economies must wean themselves from dependence on an unpredictable United States.
2018/11/24 |
OPINION: China Draws Red Line Around Hong Kong
Hong Kong is increasingly being cut off from foreign assistance as the 'one country, two systems' framework falls apart.
2018/11/20 |
OPINION: US-China Hostilities Risk Leaving US Economy Cold
A new Cold War was not inevitable but now that it's here the US would do well to focus on fostering its technological prowess.
2018/11/02 |
Why Northeast China's 'Rust Belt' Is Crucial to Xi Jinping's 'Chinese Dream'
No leader since Mao has truly placated the residents of northeast China. Xi Jinping is trying.
2018/09/23 |
ANALYSIS: Among Filipinos, Duterte's China Policy Is Still a Dud
Over 80 percent of Filipinos reject the administration's policy to allow a Chinese presence in the West Philippine Sea.
2018/09/14 |
OPINION: Life for China's Migrant Workers Remains a Raw Deal
Poor living conditions, social isolation, unstable employment and lower wages are just a handful of the disadvantages faced by China's migrant workers.
2018/09/09 |
Can Imran Khan Swing Pakistan to a New Beginning?
Pakistan's new prime minister has his work cut out to convince foreign policy partners that he is more than just a new PR man for the military.
2018/08/27 |
The Challenges of Delivering a New Deal for Malaysia
A motley ruling coalition faces tough challenges in executing systemic reform.
2018/08/16 |
Why US-North Korea Peace Negotiations Have Hit a Diplomatic Wall
Diplomatic momentum has hit a standstill as the two sides cannot decide on the implementation of the four articles of the Singapore declaration.
2018/08/12 |
Chinese Real Estate Investment Shapes New Cambodian Skyline
Chinese investment is fueling a luxury housing boom that does nothing for the needs of ordinary Cambodians.
2018/08/09 |
OPINION: ASEAN Defense Meeting Holds Key to Rohingya Crisis
ASEAN nations have made great strides towards humanitarian cooperation in recent years.
2018/08/08 |
ANALYSIS: How to Unlock the Potential of Indonesia's Women-Led SMEs
Policymakers in Indonesia should do more to facilitate the growth of women-led small and medium enterprises, which contributed 10% of Indonesia's 2014 GDP.
2018/08/07 |
China Wants to Show the World That It's a Good Sport
China arguably won a participation trophy at the 2018 FIFA World Cup as Chinese fans and corporate sponsors stormed Russia en masse. Can the sports-crazed nation keep wielding its athletic soft power?
2018/07/31 |
ANALYSIS: China and ASEAN Prepare to Play Nice in South China Sea
ASEAN's member states must firmly defend their interests as they enter into negotiations with China over a framework for a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.
2018/07/27 |
ANALYSIS: Why Ethnic Diversity Matters for Southeast Asian Development
Lessons from Indonesia's radical experiment with decentralization can be applied to other rapidly developing ASEAN states. First things first: They must take local diversity patterns into account.
2018/07/23 |
Cambodia's Upcoming Election Seeks to Prove Its Own Legitimacy
The ruling Cambodian People's Party faces no real opposition in next week's elections. Instead, voter turnout will determine whether the government can tout this election as legitimate.