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Rising China’s greatest risks lie close to home

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CHINA

Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, the Koreas and the large ethnic Chinese populations of South-east Asia are the only societies with which China shares cultural affinity. Yet it is these…

Asia ‘ex-China’ investment will struggle for traction

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ASIA

There is sizeable demand for financial assets and products in Asia that exclude China. However, investor expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will not cut interest rates…

ASEAN-China sea code remains years away

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ASEAN/CHINA

China’s continued assertion of its expansive claims not only creates friction between Beijing and the South-east Asian claimants but also increases US-Chinese tensions.

Washington faces challenge to reassure Asian partners

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UNITED STATES

Harris visited Singapore and Vietnam, both of which figure heavily in US security policy in the region. In Singapore, she weathered criticism of the US withdrawal from…

China-US tension may alter Taiwan's trade patterns

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TAIWAN

The mutual imposition of tariffs and other trade barriers between China and United States will have a significant impact on many East and South-east Asian economies. Taiwan is…

Singaporean-US ties will strengthen

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SINGAPORE/US

The two leaders reaffirmed the strength of bilateral relations. Singapore, identified as a key US partner in the Indo-Pacific Strategy document released by the White House in…

US-China tariffs worsen ASEAN middle-income trap fears

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INTERNATIONAL

Economic impact of the US-China tariffs.

Geopolitical rifts benefit South-east Asia tech sector

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

However, as the major technology producers attempt to diversify and reconfigure their supply chains -- particularly to redirect investment away from China -- interest in…

Brunei will step up efforts to diversify economy

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BRUNEI

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…

Vietnam will rethink its relations with Russia

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VIETNAM

Vietnam is Russia’s closest partner in South-east Asia and has refused to criticise Moscow over the Ukraine war. Between 2000 and 2022, Russia accounted for more than 80% of…