The Global Financial System And The 1MDB Scandal
Malaysia’s 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal reached a crescendo in July. The US Attorney General…
Duterte’s Austerity War Not Limited to Government
Newly appointed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody drug war may be grabbing the lion’s share…
What Malaysia needs to do to move to a high-income economy (video)
Malaysia needs to open its services sector and improve the business environment for foreign investors…
Skilful Lao Leadership Boosts Asean Unity on South China Sea
Clouded by controversy even before it began, the recently concluded 49th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting…
Extrajudicial Killings Put Philippines Rule of Law at Risk
Since his inauguration on June 30, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been true to his…
Indonesia’s Overly Ambitious Tax Target
Once again Indonesia President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has reshuffled his cabinet. One pleasant surprise is…
2017 Philippine budget focuses on education, social services, & infrastructure
Philippine Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno presented the 2017 Philippine budget to the leadership of the…
Indonesia Tax Amnesty Programme to Fund Infrastructure Boom
A little more than one month after implementation it remains to be seen if the…
Cambodia to Hike Angkor Wat prices by 85% (video)
Visitors to Cambodia will need to tuck away a little more cash next year if…
Vietnam’s Higher Education Reforms Target 10,000 PhDs in Six Years
Vietnam has announced a bold new higher education reform agenda. The government of Vietnam will…
Australia Livestock Export Market Opens in Cambodia
When the livestock carrier Greyman Express pulled into Cambodia‘s only deepwater port in June it marked…
Why Najib Razak is a Political Dead Man Walking
Last month the US Department of Justice (US-DoJ) announced that it was taking action to…
1MDB Highlights Need For Institutional Reform of State’s Role in Business
The 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal in Malaysia which has recently become the subject of…
Myanmar’s Energy Sector Lacking Security
Myanmar is on track to be a major player in Asia’s energy security. It has…
Saving the Vietnam textile and garment industry (video)
In just 25 years Vietnam has transformed from one of the world’s poorest countries to…
Arroyo Claims Acquittal Proof of Persecution as Further Charges Loom
The Philippines’ top court paved the way for the release of detained former president Gloria…