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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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October 31, 2023
The De-risking State in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Investors want high returns to be had in emerging markets, but they also want to lower their risk of exposure. Often, the state is the one expected to “de-risk” the investment.
October 25, 2023
Unpacking the Philippines’ 2024 Budget
By James Guild
Like last year, budget planners are placing a lot of faith in macroeconomic conditions remaining in the country's favor in 2024.
October 17, 2023
Why the Malaysian State Is Taking Firmer Control Over Boustead Holdings
By James Guild
The group, which is majority owned by a pension fund for the Malaysian Armed Forces, has been sustaining heavy losses for years.
October 10, 2023
Three Takeaways from Indonesia’s 2024 Budget
By James Guild
Despite the expenditures of the COVID-19 era, the country’s fiscal position and macroeconomic outlook are stable.
October 03, 2023
Is Vietnam Ready to Build Mega-Airport Projects?
By James Guild
Despite its delays, the multibillion-dollar Long Thanh International Airport project could mark a shift in how Vietnamese state firms build vital infrastructure.
September 26, 2023
Southeast Asia’s Data Center Boom
By James Guild
Firms' increasing need for processing power and data storage is driving a rapid expansion of the sector.
September 19, 2023
MRT, HSR, LRT: Indonesia’s Alphabet Soup Approach to Public Transit
By James Guild
Assessing three major transport infrastructure projects that are nearing completion.
September 12, 2023
Thailand’s 560 Billion Baht Economic Stimulus Plan, Explained
By James Guild
The incoming administration of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hinted at a structural shift away from the country's export-led economic model.
September 07, 2023
Can Indonesia Afford Its Big Military Modernization Plans?
By James Guild
Despite a rash of major defense acquisitions, the country still spends a relatively low percentage of its GDP on defense.
August 29, 2023
Is the Philippines Winning Its Battle Against Inflation?
By James Guild
A tightening of monetary policy has brought things under control, but more challenges could lie ahead.
August 22, 2023
How Serious Is Malaysia About a Clean Energy Transition?
By James Guild
Anwar Ibrahim's government has announced an ambitious transition plan, but it will take some effort to wean the country off fossil fuels.
August 15, 2023
Why Indonesia’s Waskita Karya Can’t Pay Its Debts
By James Guild
The state-owned construction firm has crumbled under a heavy load of bond obligations, but the risk of economic contagion is low.