China is the center of the global production network. It is the largest trading partner for all its neighbors and has fueled economic growth in and out of the Indo-Pacific region for decades. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, even during the Covid-19 pandemic, trade deepened between China and the United States, Canada, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the […]Continue Reading
Why does Singapore need to import its electricity? Why can’t it just rely on solar power?Continue Reading
Replaces Amit Midha who leaves Dell to pursue other interests
Tasked to lead growth and development of Dellâs tech portfolio Dell Technologies announced the appointment of Peter Marrs (pic) as president of its Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) region, effective immediately.Â
In a statement, the technology firm said Marrs succeeds Amit Midha, who…Continue Reading
BURI RAM: Five boys have been charged with armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms after a roadside shop was robbed of 2 kilogrammes of kratom leaves in Nang Rong district.Continue Reading
More than a decade after Cambodia banned inter-country adoption over human trafficking and corruption allegations, Italy is inching closer to resuming the practice amidst widespread concerns about lack of adequate child protection measures
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European countries have avoided the worst-care scenario of energy rationing, amid gas supply woes arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. RSIS’ Alvin Chew considers if an electricity rationing exercise makes sense for Singapore.Continue Reading
China’s exports to Southeast Asia jumped by 20% in 2022, despite a year-on-year decline in China’s total exports driven by a 19% drop in exports to the US and a 17% drop in exports to the European Union. Southeast Asia’s 700 million people stand at the cusp of an economic transformation comparable to the rise […]Continue Reading
From February 8 to 10, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is scheduled to pay an official visit to Singapore to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Singapore relations and promote bilateral cooperation. Closer relations between these two member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will contribute to the development momentum for […]Continue Reading
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed plans to visit China after a suspected Chinese spy balloon was tracked flying across the United States.Continue Reading
Southeast Asia must work harder on the fight against corruption and human rights protection through effective legislation and rule of law
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