South-east Asia
South-east Asia-US ties will be unchanged, for now
The rival US presidential contenders have markedly different South-east Asian policy positions
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asian economies risk 'middle income trap'
Reforms will need sustained political commitment and external financing
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asia automation could see labour unrest
Automation will improve economic efficiency and productivity, but put thousands of jobs at risk
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asia palm oil reform pressure will grow
South-east Asia's palm oil sector has been hit by El Nino, but will rebound
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asian SEZs will need strategic support
As they are now, few special economic zones will deliver their intended benefits
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asian instability flashpoints may multiply
South-east Asia faces various instability points on land and sea over the next twelve months
South-east AsiaAluminium wars will unfold between China and the West
Western industries will try to fight rising China's aluminium production
InternationalBeijing will defy public outcry on sea dispute
Signs of popular discontent have appeared following the recent international tribunal ruling on the South China Sea
China