Asia Pacific
Concern over human rights in Cambodia will grow
The government’s critics continue to face repression
CambodiaReversing Japan’s weak yen trend will take many years
The summer yen rally failed to gain momentum despite the gap between Japanese and US rates starting to close
JapanAsia’s coal use is likely to peak by 2030
China’s coal use, while rising, is close to peak consumption, although India and ASEAN’s use will increase for longer
InternationalMaldives will try to keep both China and India close
Maldivian foreign policy was under the spotlight during the president’s recent state visit to India
MaldivesChina’s supply chain role may pose cybersecurity risks
China’s key role in the global electronics supply chain challenges Washington’s efforts to address cybersecurity threats
InternationalTaiwan’s labour shortages will linger
Taipei’s progressive easing of immigration rules has been too slight to alleviate labour shortages
TaiwanAustralian housing policy becomes political flashpoint
Senate rejection of two key aspects of Labor's housing affordability plans may result in an early election
AustraliaGenAI adoption alone will not markedly lift global GDP
Research confirms that GenAI is being adopted faster than the PC and internet were, and broadly across occupations
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