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Asia’s future challenges -- a geopolitical & economic perspective

Asia’s future challenges -- a geopolitical & economic perspective

Today Asia is facing increasingly complex challenges, economic and above all political, writes Ian Buchanan Senior Executive Adviser, PwC strategy& (formerly Booz & Company), Chairman AusPECC. Read more...
Governance for Asian development

Governance for Asian development

Many Asian governments have done a superb job implementing policies to promote development. But can they take their countries to the next phase -- innovation-driven development? Read more...
Thailand's failed experiment in inclusive growth

Thailand's failed experiment in inclusive growth

Thailand's recent military coup is a consequence of its failed experiment with "inclusive growth" policies. But the coup will not solve Thailand's problems. It needs a new social contract. Read more...
Korea Fans

Korean Paradox

North Korea seems to be more well known than the economic giant of South Korea. This is the "Korea Paradox", according to Emanuele Schibotto, ACI Director for Development. Read more...
Lifting women out of poverty

The joy of Indian democracy!

The whole world is simply enthralled by India's elections currently underway. We are captivated by the joy of Indian democracy. The Chinese should be jealous! Read more...
Feeling like a thousand yen

Corruption's many colors

Corruption, the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, has many colors, and most regrettably touches all of our countries, including Japan and the United States. Read more...
India's governance -- worse than China's?

India's governance -- worse than China's?

India may be the world's most populous democracy. But the quality of its governance is very poor, and much worse than China's on many scores. Read more...
Assessing how Indian farmers manage climate and weather risks in India

German President's long journey to India

The German President's recent visit to the chaotic democracy of India is the culmination of a long journey from his birth in the highly organized, former communist state of East Germany. Read more...
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Abenomics honeymoon -- for how long?

How long will the Abenomics honeymoon last? This was one of the questions we recently discussed with Chie Matsumoto, a journalist and activist from Tokyo. Read more...
Rhythms of Resistance

Rule of Law in Asia

The rule of law is fundamental to achieving communities of opportunity and equity - communities that offer sustainable economic development, accountable government, and respect for fundamental rights. Read more...
Children of North Korea

Richardson and Schmidt to North Korea

Former US Ambassador to the UN, Bill Richardson, and Google chief, Eric Schmidt, are now in North Korea, defying the advice of the US State Department. We think the mission is a very good idea. Read more...
Deng Xiaoping blesses the Expo

Leadership and Asia's Development

A return of leadership is needed in Asia, argues this week's invited contributor, Emanuele Schibotto. Read more...
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KIM Dae-jung, a tribute

This is a tribute that I wrote on Korea’s Nobel-prize winning former President, Kim Dae-jung: born 3 December 1925, died 18 August 2009. Read more...
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Even North Korea is changing

More and more North Koreans now have access to information from the outside world that starkly contrasts with official propaganda. Could this undermine the control of this authoritarian state? Read more...
Democracy Monument

Democracy in Asia

That democracy has shallow roots in Asia, the most dynamic part of the world economy, is clearly evident from the Economist Intelligence Unit's "Democracy Index 2011". Read more...
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Asia's Failed States

As Asia sits on top of the world economy, it may be difficult to imagine that this vast unwieldy region is also home to more than a handful of the world's "failed states". Read more...
Secretary Kerry Poses for APEC Leaders' Family Photo

Asia's dearth of leadership

Asia's miracle development was driven by "determined, devoted, and inventive leaders, in both business and government". But what is striking today is the dearth of Asian leadership. Read more...
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Japan's nuclear madness

"Two years after the 2011 disaster, we are building a new future", says Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Honto desu ka? Really? Read more...
光る小沢（Ichiro Ozawa, shiny）

Japan's dysfunctional politics

Japan's triple crisis of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster was an exceptional and unprecedented event. So why didn't Japan respond in an exceptional and unprecedented way? Read more...
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Japan's bribery problems

The OECD has recently issued a scathing report on Japan's efforts to fight bribery and corruption. Read more...