Asia

  • Jun 20, 2019
  • 2 min read

US linking of visa to data rules will be resisted

Asian countries with booming digital economies will balance their export and internal business interests

Asia
  • May 28, 2019
  • 6 min read

China’s naval presence in Indian Ocean will grow

China’s interests in the Indian Ocean region are growing, creating pressure for a greater military presence

Asia
  • May 2, 2019
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Trade switching from US-China to ASEAN is underway

GDP lost momentum in Hong Kong and Taiwan in January-March 2019 but the ASEAN PMI rose on trade switching from US-China

International
  • Dec 19, 2018
  • 7 min read

US tensions drive China closer to ASEAN

In shadow of economic disputes with the United States, China is upgrading its security cooperation with ASEAN states

Asia
  • Dec 12, 2018
  • 2 min read

Structural reform can help Asia to offset trade risks

The UN sees Asia Pacific trade and investment easing in 2019 but digitalisation will support stronger services imports

International
  • Dec 10, 2018
  • 2 min read

China's neighbours hedge despite thawing ties

Japan seeks new military cooperation with India and the Philippines, even as all three countries improve ties with China

Asia
  • Oct 15, 2018
  • 2 min read

Vietnam will seek partners to push back against China

Recent meetings and port calls point to closer security cooperation between Hanoi, Tokyo and Washington

Asia
  • Sep 26, 2018
  • 7 min read

New countries will engage with South China Sea dispute

A growing number of countries outside South-east Asia are challenging China's maritime claims in the South China Sea

Asia