Morgan Stanley moves ahead with plan for wholly-owned futures company in China, as Beijing accelerates financial opening
The headquarters of Morgan Stanley is pictured in New York in this June 1, 2012, file photo. Morgan Stanley plans…
Kishida’s biggest problem is Japan’s faltering bureaucracy
Author: Ko Mishima, East Stroudsburg University Late prime minister Shinzo Abe left an important mark on Japanese political history. He…
Will Yoon’s risky wager on Japan pay off?
Author: Eun A Jo, Cornell University There are signs of a thawing in the frosty ties between South Korea and…
Iran and Saudi Arabia announce immediate restoration of diplomatic ties after historic meeting in Beijing
“China supports the two sides continuing to enhance trust and clear doubts, and to take new steps on the road…
Shanghai offers cash sweeteners worth millions of dollars to attract hi-tech manufacturing projects, restore confidence in China’s economic ‘dragon head’
“The newly published policies focus on serving businesses,” Li said. “We hope the incentives can spread some sunshine among the…
Pakistan’s political soap opera puts its economy on the ropes
Author: Shuja Nawaz, Atlantic Council Pakistan is on the edge of defaulting on its financial obligations. In 2022, climate change…
Drivers and implications of South Korea’s nuclear debate
Author: Jennifer Ahn, Council on Foreign Relations The recent resurgence of public debate over nuclear weapons in South Korea can…
Luxury villa at Hong Kong’s The Peak up for tender, could fetch as much as US$122.5 million
02:14 Hong Kong’s iconic Peak Tram set to return to service after year of renovation The Hong Kong Monetary Authority…
The beginning of the end for PNG press freedom?
Author: Shailendra Bahadur Singh, University of the South Pacific Fiji’s new government is tabling a bill to repeal the Media…
The hypocrisy of Japan’s punitive drug policy
Author: Paul Christensen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Across Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Danshukai (Sobriety Association) meetings in Tokyo, the…