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1 – 10 of 28The two sides notably committed to planning joint patrols in the South China Sea, where the Philippines and China have competing claims. On September 7, Albanese said he would…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281933
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Most Asian states recognise the benefits of cryptocurrency adoption, such as low transaction costs for remittances and the introduction of blockchain technology into public…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280103
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East Timor is the only South-east Asian country categorised by the Freedom House organisation as completely ‘free’. Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, as…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275071
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Indonesia ratified RCEP late last year, paving the way for the pact to become effective for the country at the start of January. RCEP is now in force for 13 of its members.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275734
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Cyclical and structural headwinds undermine confidence in coal.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB195880
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262526
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Although an annual regional problem, this year's haze is particularly severe, and implies growing risks for businesses and governance.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206083
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218128
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257062
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Malaysia, long a major supplier of poultry to the city-state, banned chicken exports last month. Indonesia and Malaysia are the top two exporters of palm oil. Jakarta lifted a ban…