Low vaccination rates and the surge of the delta variant has caused a decline in various Southeast Asian financial markets. Even in an Asian stock market that lags behind global peers, ASEAN shares stand out for their underperformance. According to Bloomberg, the MSCI Asean Index fell more than 5% this…
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Introduction Many Asian economies are starting to show signs of recovery from the recession, induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The newly elected US president’s policies -Mr. Joe Biden- will play an essential role in influencing the recovery’s momentum. Further tensions? Trade wars? Confrontations against China? These potential outcomes can all…
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Stories and movies depicting grey skies, raging wildfires, rising sea levels that could potentially sink entire countries beneath its waves conjure up the devastating effects of pollution and climate change. Under the impending threat of climate change, environmental awareness levels around the globe have risen rapidly in recent times, bringing…
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In an age of technological disruption, competition ensues. Some race ahead with the latest knowhow, while others lag behind. As technology diffuses into more and more aspects of daily life, gradually replacing traditional tools of imparting knowledge to our young, Denise Tan gives her take on its benefits, its drawbacks and what the region should concentrate on to maximise its accessibility and effectiveness.
Continue ReadingPost-Brexit, the UK will have to begin negotiating trade terms with Southeast Asia without the EU’s backing. Considering the challenges associated with both bilateralism and multilateralism, how should the UK approach ASEAN?
Continue ReadingUnicorns are no longer simply mythical creatures. They’re fast-growing, money-making, and technologically advanced. Dive into the world of startups.
Continue ReadingCan we create a united identity from scratch? Though Southeast Asians currently identify with their nationality more than they do with the region, there is potential for integration.
Continue ReadingSharia law prohibits the charging of interest, gambling, speculation and investment. This is how finance works in Islamic banks.
Continue ReadingDisclaimer: Warwick ASEAN Conference would like to clarify that all opinions expressed in this article are the authors’ and editors’ own. BY BILLY CHIA This article aims to put Southeast Asia as a region into perspective, in contrast with Western economies, in terms of work-life balance, personal development and job…
Continue ReadingDisclaimer: Warwick ASEAN Conference would like to clarify that all opinions expressed in this article are the authors’ and editors’ own. BY WING YAN HUI Following the footsteps of the 4 Asian Tigers, Southeast Asia is now seen as a booming region with remarkable growth potential, nurturing more ‘tiger cubs’…
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