Tailwinds and Headwinds into 2018
Andrew Sheng of the Asia Global Institute looks at the year ahead for Asian economies. All markets function on a heady mix between greed and fear. When the markets are bullish,…
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Rule of Law in Asia
ANN partner Dataleads takes a close look at the state of the Rule of Law in Asia. Singapore has the most accountable system in Asia followed by Japan, according to the recently…
India unveils Modicare, world’s biggest healthcare scheme for poor
With an eye on the 2018 general elections, India unveiled Modicare – the world’s biggest healthcare scheme. Up to half a billion people will benefit from the National…
Asia’s Aging Population
Once predicted to be the Asian century, the 21st century may actually see many countries in Asia coming to grips with its aging population. Japan is the oft-cited example of a…
India-Asean agree to strengthen maritime ties
With China’s growing influence in the region, India and the Asean nations decided to step up maritime and counter-terror cooperation and bolster connectivity plans during a…
What a corruption trial against Nawaz Sharif could mean?
A corruption case against Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam could have far-reaching implication for Pakistani politics. An anti-corruption case against Nawaz Sharif and his…