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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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June 22, 2021
Thailand Prepares to Strike Back Against COVID-19. Will It Be Enough?
By James Guild
Thailand's ambitious plans for economic reopening are being undermined by the country's sluggish COVID-19 vaccine campaign.
June 15, 2021
What Is the Indonesia Battery Corporation?
By James Guild
Blessed with abundant nickel deposits, the nation hopes to position itself as a global hub of electric vehicle production.
June 08, 2021
WTO to Review Malaysia-EU Palm Oil Spat. What Happens Next?
By James Guild
The EU is making efforts to leverage its market power to ensure that products entering the trading bloc are more environmentally sustainable.
June 01, 2021
Who Is Winning Southeast Asia’s Car Wars?
By James Guild
Thailand has made the early running, but Indonesia's automotive industry is growing steadily.
May 25, 2021
Can Indonesia Really Quit Coal After 2023?
By James Guild
Any move to jettison coal power will likely face opposition from the country's powerful domestic coal lobby.
May 18, 2021
Why Singapore Press Holdings is Restructuring
By James Guild
The government is seeking to insulate Singapore's media further from the pressures of the free market.
May 11, 2021
How Jokowi Solved Indonesia’s Toll Road Dilemma. Sort Of.
By James Guild
In breaking through old bottlenecks, Indonesia's president has blurred the lines between the state and private enterprise.
May 04, 2021
Vietnam Looks To Go Big on Transport Infrastructure
By James Guild
Investment in infrastructure is vital if Vietnam is to remain on the path to eventual high-income status.
April 27, 2021
Southeast Asia and the ‘Just Transition’ to Clean Energy
By James Guild
Despite talk of a green transition, some Southeast Asian governments still have strong economic incentives to cling to fossil fuels.
April 21, 2021
What’s Driving the Flurry of Financial Activity in Southeast Asia’s Tech Sector?
By James Guild
With a wave of mergers and IPOs in the works, Southeast Asia's tech giants stand to get even bigger.
April 14, 2021
Singapore Eyes SG$90 Billion in Infrastructure Bonds
By James Guild
For the first time in 40 years, the state is seeking to borrow money to fund long-term infrastructure improvements.
April 06, 2021
How Independent Should Bank Indonesia (or any Central Bank) Be?
By James Guild
It is worth questioning the dictum that central banks should occupy their own autonomous policy space.