Hong Kong may be one of the world’s most expensive cities, but plans to build more affordable homes have drawn howls of protests from some of its wealthiest residents, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Shuli Ren.
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What is activist short selling? Hindenburg Research’s actions are controversial, but they aren’t necessarily illegal nor unethical, says a finance professor.Continue Reading
Indonesia is looking into forming an OPEC-style cartel for nickel, a key component of EV batteries, to drive inbound investment – but there are reasons to approach this idea with caution, says an academic.Continue Reading
From cost of living to healthcare and economic challenges, what will 2023 hold for Malaysia A researcher weighs in.Continue Reading
Asia’s tourism industry can recalibrate the travel market to promote interregional travel and redress the balance away from China, say researchers.Continue Reading
For Chinese President Xi Jinping, getting the numbers to endorse himself and his underlings in leadership roles is one thing; shifting the economy back on track is quite another, says this writer.Continue Reading
China’s growth in 2022 is well below target because of zero-COVID policies and shocks to the global economy. Under the banner of common prosperity, economic reforms have stalled, says Bert Hofman of East Asian Institute.Continue Reading
Chinese President Xi Jinping is poised to be re-elected at the 20th National Party Congress on Oct 16. But with China’s growth slowing amid geopolitical tensions and zero-COVID lockdowns, Xi’s third term will be fraught with economic challenges, says Bo Zhiyue.Continue Reading
Pressure is rising to find alternative energy sources before a looming electricity crunch hurts both consumers and manufacturers. South Korea may have the answer, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Anjani Trivedi.Continue Reading
Japan’s stance upon remote work can be viewed as resistance to broader modify, says the Financial Times’ Leo Lewis.Continue Reading