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James Guild
James Guild is an expert in trade, finance, and economic development in Southeast Asia.
James Guild is an Assistant Professor at the Indonesian International Islamic University where he teaches in the Masters of Public Policy on Climate Change program. His research focuses on trade, finance, energy and economic development in Southeast Asia. Follow him on twitter @jamesjguild, or contact him at www.jamesjguild.com or through his faculty profile.
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November 01, 2022
Indonesia’s Industrial Export Ambitions
By James Guild
President Joko Widodo has overseen a centralization of research, development, and industrial production.
October 26, 2022
Will Indonesia Go Green at the G-20?
By James Guild
The country's green energy goals have so far been aspirational, but political will might finally be starting to build.
October 18, 2022
Malaysia’s 2023 Budget and the Upcoming General Election
By James Guild
Government spending remains high compared to historical levels, but is coming down from the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 12, 2022
Why the Philippines Is Increasing Spending in the 2023 Budget
By James Guild
Planners are banking on strong economic growth, reduced inflation, and a strengthening peso in 2023. But are these assumptions sound?
October 04, 2022
The Meteoric Rise of Indonesia’s Bayan Resources
By James Guild
The firm's share value has defied the broader downward trend in the Indonesian stock market since late 2021.
September 28, 2022
Can ASEAN Currencies Hold Up as the Fed Raises Rates?
By James Guild
Despite the aggressive monetary tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve, many regional currencies are holding up surprisingly well.
September 20, 2022
Why The Price of Petrol Increased in Indonesia But Not in Malaysia
By James Guild
Despite some superficial similarities, the production and distribution of energy is structured quite differently in the two countries.
September 13, 2022
Thailand’s 2023 Budget Keeps an Eye on Spending and Debt
By James Guild
In Thailand the most important thing is to keep the baht stable and maximize exports.
September 06, 2022
Why Indonesia Reduced Petrol Subsidies
By James Guild
The move will be unpopular, but could well generate considerable economic benefits over the long run.
August 31, 2022
The Asian Development Bank’s Energy Transition Mechanism
By James Guild
After pledging to stop funding coal-powered power plants last year, the ADB is developing a framework to speed up the region's green transition.
August 23, 2022
What’s in Indonesia’s Proposed 2023 Budget?
By James Guild
Coming after two years of pandemic-induced deficit spending, the budget assumes a strong return to growth and revenue potential in the years to come.
August 16, 2022
Why Is Household Debt in Thailand So High?
By James Guild
COVID-19 exacerbated the situation, but high levels of household debt are a structural feature of the Thai economy that predates the pandemic.