Vietnam’s Land Law evolution
Vietnam's updated Land Law balances social stability and economic growth by fairly valuing land, increasing compensation and improving living standards,…
ASEAN’s solution to Myanmar is at a tipping point
Myanmar's growing isolation, coupled with improving ASEAN unity, is making a solution to the Myanmar crisis increasingly possible. ...
Minilateral solutions to the geoeconomic challenges facing Japan and Australia
Japan and Australia need to extend their use of minilateralism to counter coercive economic practices in the Indo-Pacific. ...
Japan takes action on overtourism
Japan’s new initiatives to address overtourism demonstrate an openness to innovative and sustainable ideas, but balancing the economic benefits of…
Tackling technology abuse and human trafficking in ASEAN
Regional cooperation and private sector partnerships are essential to detect and prevent human trafficking in ASEAN countries in a digital…
Tokyo residents require more motivation to relocate
Embedding tax breaks, providing extensive job placement support and promoting remote work opportunities are crucial to encourage relocation out of…
Indonesia fortifies financial resilience ahead of election
Fiscal and monetary policies must be harmonious and sustainable to maintain economic stability during the 2024 presidential election period. ...
A bumpy road ahead for China’s economy
China’s economy had a bumpy 2023, with growth in the high-tech and services sectors compensating for a precarious property market…
PNG’s positive economic outlook may not lift living standards
Despite a positive macroeconomic outlook, PNG needs economic reforms to address political and social instability in 2024. ...
Taiwan’s democracy triumphs
Results from Taiwan’s January elections show a strong democratic foundation and an informed voting population. ...