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Populism could affect Philippines economic policy

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PHILIPPINES

Duterte wants to amend the constitution for various reasons, one being to aid foreign investment to further economic development. Comments by Duterte on November 23 also suggest…

China and South Korea will disengage as ties sour

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CHINA/SOUTH KOREA

Seoul in June accused China’s ambassador of violating diplomatic protocols and interfering in South Korea's internal affairs. Later that month, Seoul cleared the way for full…

ASEAN differences will slow RCEP talks

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ASEAN

These talks have stalled over the scope of tariff reforms and conflicting bilateral agreements. However, following the likely demise of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the…

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…

South Korea will regain growth momentum

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SOUTH KOREA

Separately, the head of Samsung Electronics -- the cornerstone of the Samsung Group, which contributes around 20% of South Korea’s GDP -- has been cleared of wrongdoing in a…

Digital trade will help spur Singapore economy

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SINGAPORE

The government is urging local companies to adopt digital solutions to meet the challenges of the post-pandemic period. Meanwhile, it has tightened regulations on hiring of…

Vietnam hopes foreign investors can kick-start economy

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VIETNAM

The government targets 3.0-3.5% GDP growth this year, up from 2.9% in 2020 and despite a nearly 6.2% year-on-year contraction in July-September. A key factor in the fall was the…

Crises and 'pivot' will boost US intelligence agencies

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UNITED STATES

The US intelligence community in a year after purported reforms.