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Further reforms in Japan needed to meet the challenges of population ageing and high public debt
The Japanese economy is undergoing the longest
expansion in its post-war history, marked by strong job creation and business
investment. Government policy must overcome the intertwined...
Boao Forum, Belt & Road and East Asian Politics
The Boao
Forum for Asia (BFA), which was formed in 2001, and manages to draw top world leaders, heads of multilateral
institutions, and academics has been...
Japan’s quiet geo-economic rise
In the
turbulent world politics involving extensive international coverage, stable and
humdrum Japan does not have much of a presence. Yet, Japan is the world’s
largest creditor...
Japan’s involvement in Myanmar
After the civilian-democratic transition in Myanmar, the western sanctions on trade and investment in the country were lifted. This led to a huge inflow...
Disrespecting China: The Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands Controversy
The dispute over the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands
has been a long and controversial one. China claims to have historical evidence
showing sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands. However,...
Japan defies demographic destiny by boosting workforce
Despite a shrinking and ageing population, Japan is continuing to add to
its workforce through greater female and older worker employment. PwC’s latest Global
Economy Watch...
One China One System? The Geopolitics of Forcing Taiwan’s Hand
On New
Year’s Day1979, The Standing Committee of the Fifth National People's Congress
of the People's Republic of China abruptly stopped shelling Taiwan’s offshore
islands, changed their...
Who will assemble a new “big puzzle” in the Asia-Pacific region
The 2019 Security Conference in Munich attracted so
much attention not only due to the top-notch lineup of participants, but also
to the keynote report released...
Rediscovered – Seven City Wonders of Asia Pacific
The city is underrated.
While there is much to love
about an outdoor adventure, some people may not recognize how exciting a city
getaway can truly be....
Japan and emerging Indo-Pacific
On January 8-10, 2019, the international forum Raisina Dialogue, dedicated to the Indo-Pacific region issues, was held in New Delhi. Representatives from China, Russia,...