Archive
October 25, 2013
Myanmar To Import India-Developed Submarine Sonar Systems
The deal evidences India’s desire to ramp up its defense exports
Apple iPad Air and iPad Mini with Retina Display: Do They Live Up to the Hype?
As anticipated, the tech giant released two new slates this month.
South Korea’s Currency Shows Strength
With many Asian economies under growing pressure, South Korea looks robust, if the won is any guide.
U.S.-Japan-Australia: A Trilateral With Purpose?
The three countries have stepped up their rhetoric. Now they need to match that with action.
India’s Urban Class Must Lead
Rather than behaving like a victim, urban India needs a clear vision for the country.
Mizuho Bank’s Yakuza Scandal: More than 30 Execs to be Punished
Roughly $2 million was knowingly loaned to Japanese gangsters.
iPad Air and Apple’s Pivot to China
China is set to become Apple’s most important market
Indonesia’s Economic Bubble
A star performer for much of the last decade, Indonesia’s economy now faces serious issues, not least a major bubble.
Playboy, Maxim, and FHM Editors Charged with Obscenity
Also: Singapore pledges support for disabled athletes, Thai computer shops go bust. Friday ASEAN Links.
China-ASEAN Joint Development Overshadowed by South China Sea
China has made much of deals it’s signed with ASEAN. There’s less here than meets the eye.
Hoy Fong’s Sriracha Hot Sauce: How It Earned a Place Beside Ketchup and Mustard
Condiment founder went from Vietnamese refugee to humble millionaire.
Brunei Becomes First East Asian State to Adopt Sharia Law
The adoption of national Sharia law underscores the increasing Islamization of the nation