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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. There is a lot at stake – for the … on Drugs, the country’s foreign policy, its social media and information ecosystem, the role of authoritarian …
New Thai Government Unveils Populist Economic Policies
The Takeaway On September 5, Thailand swore in a new prime … on his party’s populist campaign pledges of cash handouts and fuel subsidies. But two uncertainties loom over his early … period. Two other initiatives include a debt moratorium for farmers and small-business owners, and subsidies for gas, …
South Korea Aims to Grow Arms Exports as Defence Sector Booms
The Takeaway From October 17 to 22, the deafening roar of the … the skies at ADEX 2023, one of Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibitions, held biennially in South Korea . The … Yoon identified the defence industry as a critical sector for South Korea’s future growth, pledging to elevate the …
Yuan-settled LNG Deal Signals China’s Rising Currency Clout
The Takeaway China’s bid to promote its home currency … China has its own internal challenges with the yuan and must climb several more spots to reach the top of the … ongoing negotiations between Saudi Arabia and China for Saudi Arabia to buy Chinese petroleum exports with …
The Trans Bhutan Trail: A Holistic Approach to Local Development
In March 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic was unfolding, two survey teams journeyed for 14 days across Bhutan, each group starting at opposite ends of the country and meeting in the middle. They travelled along an ancient …
Warming U.S.-China Relations Take Centre Stage at High-profile Shanghai Import Expo
The Takeaway From November 5 to 10, Shanghai welcomed 3,400 … The event saw attendance return to pre-pandemic levels and a record number of booths from Fortune 500 companies. The … middle class — and vowed to expand market access for importers and protect the rights of foreign investors. …
NOP 2020: Canadian Public Opinion on Media Coverage of Asia Suggests Need for Content Diversity
The use of digital media in Canada has grown significantly over the past decade and access to news, entertainment, and popular culture from … continue to subscribe to traditional media sources for their news. APF Canada’s 2020 National Opinion Poll (NOP) …
Democracy in the Time of COVID-19: South Korea’s Legislative Election
held its 21st Legislative Elections on April 15, becoming the first country to hold a nation-wide election amid the … first to experience the outbreak of the new coronavirus, and despite its initial setbacks in February, South Korea has … of suspected patients, quickly establishing the benchmark for other democracies embattling the disease. Experts believe …
Ho Chi Minh City Braces for Rainy Season as Progress on Flood-control Project Slows to a Trickle
The Takeaway Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam’s most populous and rapidly growing coastal metropolis, has historically … and land subsidence. While the city’s “Master Plan for Flooding Prevention 2008–20” envisaged a multi-phased …
Game Over: FIFA Removes Indonesia as Host of 2023 U-20 World Cup
The Takeaway Indonesia lost its first-ever chance to host and play in the U-20 World Cup (WC) after FIFA announced on … cancel the country’s hosting of the tournament, scheduled for May 20 – June 11. FIFA did not provide reasons for the …
