Commentary / World Aug 11, 2021
Can Pax Sinica replace Pax Americana?
Now, China is one centennial down — and, according to President Xi, it has achieved its first goal. Is the "China Dream" within reach?
Commentary / World Jul 14, 2021
Building an inclusive digital future
AI, robots and other new technologies could threaten 15% of the average company’s workforce as soon as 2025.
Commentary / World Apr 4, 2021
Is the 'Asian century' really here?
Some regard the current crisis as a tipping point that will accelerate Asia’s global resurgence. They point out that Asian countries managed the pandemic better than the West did.
Commentary / World Feb 10, 2021
Will East Asia win the pandemic?
East Asian economies should take great pride in what they achieved in 2020. But they cannot rest on their laurels.
Commentary / World Dec 7, 2020
RCEP has its limits when it comes to saving multilateral trade
The RCEP’s real significance lies in China’s participation. It is the first regional multilateral trade agreement the country has joined.
Commentary / World Oct 4, 2020
The perils of COVID-19 and big brother government in Asia
Governments’ newfound authority to regulate behavior and collect personal data due to the pandemic risks enabling serious violations of civil liberties and human rights.
Commentary / Japan Feb 5, 2020
Preventing the 'Japanification' of East Asia's economies
The former 'tigers' must tackle structural weaknesses to avoid a low-growth future
Commentary / Japan Oct 4, 2019
Saving the Japan-South Korea relationship
Historical and territorial disputes have consistently marred bilateral ties, but relations between the two democracies have hit a new low.
Commentary / World Sep 17, 2018
Education in the age of automation
The outcome of the race between technology and education will determine whether the opportunities presented by major innovations are seized, and whether the benefits of progress are widely shared.
Commentary / World Jul 27, 2018
Could North Korea be the next Vietnam?
Vietnam's "Doi Moi" economic reforms resulted in the creation of a market economy under the firm rule of the Communist Party. North Korea has what it needs to achieve a similar transformation.