Search results
1 – 10 of 16
Endo is a colloquial expression meaning end-of-contract and refers to the practice of hiring and re-hiring workers on contracts lasting less than six months, the period after…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214885
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Prospects for South-east Asia in 2016.
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206804
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Measures include relaxed visa requirements and improved payment options. Visitors from some European and South-east Asian countries have joined a group of 17 other countries that…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285032
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The trip was part of a wider Russian strategy to circumvent Western sanctions by strengthening political, economic and military ties with Asian countries. Vietnam is an old friend…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287977
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Although an annual regional problem, this year's haze is particularly severe, and implies growing risks for businesses and governance.
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206083
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
On October 20, China's Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin declared the "full recovery" of bilateral ties.
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214499
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The IMF recently recommended structural reforms to bolster the economy, which has struggled to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brunei has long been reliant on…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284691
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on gambling and illicit capital flight has resulted in moves against offshore betting, and Macau’s decline as a gambling hub has…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289687
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
However, Macau’s economy has become ever more dependent on gambling, and governance has become no more inclusive or consultative. Even mainland China has outpaced Macau in its use…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257867
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
However, talks between the two sides appear to be progressing slowly. Meanwhile, Thailand is allowing vaccinated travellers to visit the resort island of Phuket under a special…