Archive
2013
Myanmar’s Weak Legislation a “Lucky Strike” for Foreign Tobacco Giants
By Angela Erika Kubo
With shrinking profits at home, Big Tobacco converges on Myanmar.
Singapore Considers a Ban on Remote Gambling
By J.T. Quigley
New legislation will block online gambling websites and advertisements that promote them.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border: Back to Politics as Usual?
By Jerry Meyerle
The risks of conflict and collapse post-2014 are significant, but disaster is not inevitable.
Singapore Cracks the Whip on Cyber ‘Terrorism’
By Kirsten Han
Authorities arrested men accused of defacing high-profile websites. But is it hacking?
Rice From Inside Fukushima 30-Kilometer Zone Delivered to Emperor
By J.T. Quigley
Rice from Hirono, Fukushima prefecture, will be served at dining halls and imperial residences.
HTC M8 Rumor Round-Up
By Vlad Andrici
Recent benchmark leaks may shed light on the mysterious HTC One successor.
A Roadmap for China's Foreign Exchange Reforms
By Li Zhenyu and Shi Mingshen
China may achieve decisive results with foreign exchange, interest rate and capital account reforms by 2020.
The Real Significance of Mahendraparvata
By Damian Evans
And no, it wasn’t that it was “found,” explains the architect of the now-famous archaeological collaboration.
Instability Hits Thailand’s Economy
By James Parker
Markets take note of the escalating protests as the Bank of Thailand makes a surprise rate cut.
Immigrants and American Power
By Zachary Keck
From the Republic’s inception, immigrants have played an outsized role in America’s rise on the world stage.
Can China Build a Community of Common Destiny?
By Jin Kai
Xi Jinping seems determined to build a "community of common destiny" in the Asia-Pacific. So what does that mean?
How to Improve China-US Trust
By Shen Dingli
Competing visions and expectations complicate China-US ties. They need to try and walk in each other’s shoes, argues Shen Dingli.