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10 Things to 'Asia Watch' in 2022
Jump to: Jump to: 1. Social Recovery 2. Economic Recovery 3. Labour & Migration … Trade Deals 6. The Accountability of Big Tech 7. The Rise in Militarization 8. The Possible Collapse of Myanmar 9. The … in 2019, we have produced 346 Asia Watch newsletters with 1,384 unique stories analyzing social, political, economic, …
Asia’s ‘Last Mile’ Vaccination Challenge
The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is picking up pace in low- and middle-income countries in Asia, raising hopes … India say they will not take a COVID-19 vaccine (see Chart 1) [1]. RIWI uses a method that allows random exposure for anyone …
Canada-China Relations Since Meng Wanzhou’s Arrest
particularly challenging year for Canada-China relations. In fact, it has been a few complicated years. The bilateral … internally and has become more assertive globally. [1] And despite reassuring speeches about globalization in … extradition request from the United States on December 1, 2018 that led to a diplomatic brawl that has seriously …
Maldivian President-elect Seeks to Balance Influences of India, China
risks regressing into its old authoritarian ways. In Brief Maldives’s presidential election was held in two … defence and security alliance with India. What’s Next 1. A withering democracy Since 2008, successive Maldivian … defence and security alliance with India. What’s Next 1. A withering democracy Since 2008, successive Maldivian …
The Philippines Elections: The ‘Who,’ ‘What,’ and ‘How’ of Picking the Country’s Next Leaders
On May 9, voters in the Philippines will have their say in choosing who will lead the country for the next six years. … on these issues through this six-part Dispatch series. In this first Dispatch, we provide a quick primer on …
Translating Asia Pacific COVID-19 Experiences for Canada
public health systems, economies, and societies worldwide. In Canada, the pandemic has claimed more than 36,000 lives, … a historic slump, with GDP contracting by 4.5 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019. Now in its third year, Canada and others worldwide continue to …
Taiwan’s Ruling Party Suffers Defeat in Local Elections
The Takeaway Taiwan held its “nine-in-one” local elections on November 26, with citizens voting … 61 per cent, was about five points lower than the average in past local elections. President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as … DPP party chair following the big loss this time around. In Brief This year, compared to 2018 — and certainly compared …
Worry Over COVID-related ‘Fire Sales’ Sparks Heightened Protectionist Measures in the Asia Pacific
sensitivity of the role played by cutting-edge technology in countries’ competitiveness, governments are scrutinizing … biggest Indian non-banking mortgage provider from 0.8 to 1.01 per cent. As a result, in addition to Pakistan and … biggest Indian non-banking mortgage provider from 0.8 to 1.01 per cent. As a result, in addition to Pakistan and …
India’s State Elections Suggest a Changing Tide for the Country's 2024 General Elections
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to retain power in Assam and claimed Puducherry. Both the southern states of … party managed to gain only four seats in Tamil Nadu (1.7%) and none in Kerala. But it was West Bengal where, … (2.62% in 2021) by 19 per cent, and in West Bengal (38.1%) by 829 per cent. This could bolster the saffron party’s …
Hong Kong’s New Security Law Sparks High-Tech Exodus
Hong Kong’s National Security Law came into effect on July 1, 2020 criminalizing secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with external forces in what critics describe as an unprecedented crackdown on … flow’ since 2003. Canada’s goods exports to Singapore (C$1.4B) are also less than Canada’s goods exports to Hong Kong …
