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James Guild
James Guild is an expert in trade, finance, and economic development in Southeast Asia.
James Guild holds a Ph.D. in International Political Economy from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. He specializes in trade, finance, and economic development in Southeast Asia. Follow him on twitter @jamesjguild or www.jamesjguild.com
April 24, 2024
How the Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023
By James Guild
Three years after its establishment, the purpose of the state-run investment fund is starting to come into focus.
April 17, 2024
Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense?
By James Guild
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's government has struggled to fund its massive "digital wallet" stimulus program.
April 09, 2024
Indonesia’s Scorpene Submarine Deal With France, Explained
By James Guild
Under the terms of the long-awaited deal, two of the French submarines will be built in Indonesia by the state shipbuilding firm PT PAL.
April 03, 2024
Southeast Asian Tech Giants Poised for Profitability in 2024
By James Guild
After years of breakneck expansion, many of the biggest players are beginning to turn their attention toward maximizing profits.
March 27, 2024
Why TikTok Showed Indonesia’s GoTo Some Goodwill in 2023
By James Guild
Partnering with the Indonesian tech giant will let TikTok regain access to the country’s e-commerce market, while providing the former with much-needed capital.
March 22, 2024
The Rise of Indonesia’s Banks
By James Guild
The sector has made a roaring recovery since the doldrums of the Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s.
March 13, 2024
Malaysia’s State-Run Investment Funds Had a Mixed 2023
By James Guild
The performance of two major Malaysian funds demonstrates both the strength and weakness of forced savings policies.
March 05, 2024
Why the Indonesian State Took Majority Ownership of PT Vale Indonesia
By James Guild
There has long been a desire in certain quarters to eventually move ownership of foreign-owned and operated mines back into Indonesian hands.
February 27, 2024
Why the Indonesian Stock Market Is Booming
By James Guild
The country's expanding domestic capital markets have cushioned it against the declines seen elsewhere in the region.
February 20, 2024
Why Malaysia’s Pharmaniaga Is In Financial Trouble
By James Guild
And why its troubles might be short-lived.
February 13, 2024
The 2024 Indonesian Election is All About the Economy
By James Guild
The country's economy has grown by an average of 4.2 percent each year that Jokowi has been in office – and voters want more of the same.
February 07, 2024
Why Vietnam Agreed to Supply the Philippines with Rice For Five Years
By James Guild
The arrangement is an encouraging example of Southeast Asian solidarity and regional self-sufficiency.
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