Past Events

Economic Nationalism in China

How is the business environment in China changing under President Xi Jinping? How should firms…

October 28, 20142 min

Commentaries

A new bank for Asia, not China

China will be able to ease fears that it is buying political influence with its…

October 16, 20145 min

Commentaries

Trans-Pacific Trade in A Troubled World

When Japanese and American trade negotiators met in Washington DC last week, their bilateral discussions…

October 1, 20145 min

Insights

Limitations on China’s grand economic plans

Chinese President Xi Jinping just concluded his rounds in South Asia, with recent visits to…

September 25, 20143 min

Media Coverage

Getting too close to China isn’t smart, says Tay

COUNTRIES IN Asean, including Thailand, should not seek to choose between the majors powers or…

September 1, 20143 min

Commentaries

Strong leaders in a fragile Asia

Not long ago, Asians suffered under weak governments. Japan stumbled through a series of short-lived…

August 26, 20146 min

Insights

ASEAN risks becoming overwhelmed by Chinese railway diplomacy

It may not be full speed ahead for the “Chinese high-speed railway diplomacy” aimed at…

August 22, 20143 min

InsightsMultimedia

3-on-3 with Dr Sarasin Viraphol

Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group was the first foreign investor to enter China when…

August 15, 20144 min

Insights

Latin America – China and Japan’s new battleground?

Just two days after Chinese President Xi Jinping finished his nine-day tour of Latin America,…

July 30, 20143 min

Commentaries

Asia must not let politics stand in the way of economic integration

Asians are now awake to the fear of armed conflict. A recent survey of 11…

July 24, 20145 min

Insights

China removes oil rig, so what’s next?

China has towed away its oil rig from disputed waters in the South China Sea…

July 22, 20143 min

Commentaries

West hurting only itself with economic sanctions on Myanmar

Myanmar’s opening up has attracted much interest, not only from its Asian neighbours but also…

July 17, 20146 min