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James Guild

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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August 08, 2023

What India’s Rice Export Ban Means for Southeast Asia

By James Guild
The impacts are likely to reflect the differing role that rice plays in each country's political economy.
August 01, 2023

Indonesia’s Largest Movie Chain, Cinema XXI, Goes Public

By James Guild
The cinema chain, which was founded during the Suharto years, has seen explosive growth over the past decade.

July 28, 2023

Why VinFast is Struggling In the US Electric Vehicle Market

By James Guild
The Vietnamese automotive firm's planned conquest of the American EV market has hit a number of hurdles.

July 19, 2023

How Indonesia Manages the Risks of Foreign Investment

By James Guild
Diversification of investment partners has been the key to the strategy pursued by President Joko Widodo's administration.

July 11, 2023

Mr. Musk Goes to Malaysia

By James Guild
Tesla sees some Southeast Asian countries as promising markets for its electric vehicles, and others as possible sites for producing them.
July 05, 2023

Why Aren’t Thailand’s Banks More Profitable?

By James Guild
Compared to their counterparts in Indonesia and the Philippines, the country's financial institutions have seen only modest growth.

June 27, 2023

Is Indonesia’s New High-Speed Rail Line Worth It?

By James Guild
Whether or not the rail line turns a profit, Jakarta is hoping that the project brings a wider range of subsidiary benefits.
June 21, 2023

Who Pays and Who Profits From High Energy Prices in Thailand?

By James Guild
Many governments are facing the question of whether to absorb rising energy prices, or put the burden on the shoulders of consumers.

June 13, 2023

ASEAN’s Cross-Border Digital Payment System Explained

By James Guild
Greater financial integration is good for consumers and travelers, but it won't end Southeast Asia's dependence on the U.S. dollar.

June 08, 2023

Why Singapore Airlines Had a Good 2022

By James Guild
The city-state's flagship carrier enjoys a key advantage over many of its regional rivals.

May 31, 2023

Why Weakness in US Banking Is Unlikely to Spread to Indonesia

By James Guild
The country's banks are relatively conservative, relying on everyday loans over more risky and profitable assets.
May 24, 2023

Why the Philippines’ Two Largest State-Owned Banks Are Contemplating a Mega-Merger

By James Guild
The government is hoping that the merger of DBP and the Land Bank of the Philippines will increase profitability, with a possible eye to supporting its embryonic sovereign wealth fund.

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