Chip war policy hurting US firms more than China

On October 7, the US Department of Commerce expanded licensing requirements for exports of advanced semiconductors and the equipment that’s used to make them to cover all shipments to China and not just shipments to particular companies. The share prices of companies expected to be affected had already dropped, discounting previously announced sanctions and the […]Continue Reading

G20 to showcase China’s high-speed rail

More than 1,300 journalists have already registered to cover the Group of Twenty summit to be held on November 15 and 16 in Bali.  The pre-summit buzz seems to be focusing on such questions as: Will US President Joe Biden attend? If he does, will he meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin? If they meet, […]Continue Reading

Long live ASEAN!

It is not unusual for pundits to say the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is doomed to fail, or the end of ASEAN is coming. In fact, it has been said since its creation. After all, with nations that are so colorful as those in ASEAN, everyone can question how the organization will stick together. […]Continue Reading

Southeast Asia’s delivery ‘riders’ brave dangerous roads with limited insurance protection 

The region has some of the most dangerous roads in the world with higher than average death rates, but delivery apps aren’t doing enough to protect their riders.

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Mastercard, Grab launch programme to boost entrepreneurship

Includes courses for Grab drivers, delivery partners
Aims to support small businesses to digitise operations Mastercard and Grab have launched the “Small Business, Big Dreams” regional programme to digitally upskill gig economy workers and small businesses in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. 
In a joint statement, both companies said the collaboration is part…Continue Reading