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China’s USD 40 Billion Investment in Nigeria
Economy,China
By Alvin Cheng-Hin Lim - 18 Jan 2017

China’s USD 40 Billion Investment in Nigeria

On January 11, 2017, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi announced that China will be investing an additional USD 40 billion in Nigeria, on top of China’s USD 45 billion in existing investments in the country.  
What is the Cause of China’s Capital Flight?
Economy,China

By Wen Xin Lim - 17 Jan 2017

What is the Cause of China’s Capital Flight?

Protest Erupts in Sri Lanka's Hambantota over Chinese Megaproject
Economy,China,South Asia

By Alvin Cheng-Hin Lim - 13 Jan 2017

Protest Erupts in Sri Lanka's Hambantota over Chinese Megaproject

The Coming Trade War Between the US and China
Politics,Economy,China

The Coming Trade War Between the US and China

Asia watchers are anxiously awaiting US President-elect Donald Trump’s first actions after his inauguration, in particular whether he will carry out his threat of designating China as a currency manipulator. Such a designation will allow US to institute punitive tariffs on Chinese imports.
By Alvin Cheng-Hin Lim - 04 Jan 2017 | 0 comments Read more...
The Rationale Behind Trump’s Tax Slash
Economy

The Rationale Behind Trump’s Tax Slash

While the US economy is driven by multiple factors including innovation, business sophistication, market size, financial market development, labor market efficiency, and higher education and training, high tax rates and tax regulations remain the two most important downsides of doing business in US.
By Wen Xin Lim - 29 Dec 2016 | 0 comments Read more...
2016: A Breakthrough Year for Populism
Politics,Economy,Society

2016: A Breakthrough Year for Populism

2016 was a breakthrough year for populism, highlighted by the victory of the “leave” campaign in the UK’s Brexit referendum in June, and Donald Trump’s win in the US general elections in November.
By Alvin Cheng-Hin Lim and Wen-Xin Lim - 28 Dec 2016 | 0 comments Read more...
Correcting China’s Current Debt Levels
Economy,China

Correcting China’s Current Debt Levels

China’s debt level is increasing, along with toxic debts on its balance sheet. This situation can be compared to Taiwan and South Korea before the financial crisis hit in the 1990s. China may be able to use the same strategies adopted by them to overcome threats to its economy.  
By Adorno Auguste - 23 Dec 2016 | 0 comments Read more...
How Predatory Value Extraction Ruined the American Middle Class
Economy,Society

How Predatory Value Extraction Ruined the American Middle Class

Since the 1980s, US business corporations have been restructuring employment relations and financial behavior. Many people lost their jobs and were forced to find jobs in new places. It is a fact that the benefits and costs of the restructuring have been distributed unequally.
By Jang-Sup Shin - 21 Dec 2016 | 0 comments Read more...
The Potential of Chinese Investment in Malaysia's Johor Bahru
Economy,Southeast Asia

The Potential of Chinese Investment in Malaysia's Johor Bahru

Bloomberg reported in November 2016 that Chinese developers were spearheading the USD 100 billion Chinese-made city in Johor Bahru, a city at the southern tip of Malaysia and bordering Singapore, to turn it into the next Shenzhen.
By Wen Xin Lim - 15 Dec 2016 | 0 comments Read more...
Taming China’s Stock Markets: Is the Anti-Graft Drive Working?
Economy,China

Taming China’s Stock Markets: Is the Anti-Graft Drive Working?

An unprecedented stock rout in the summer of 2015 led to draconian anti-graft investigations into officials and executives in China’s financial sectors, with at least eight officials in the China Securities Regulatory Commission being detained.
By Gang Chen - 13 Dec 2016 | 0 comments Read more...
Land Transfer and Rural Economic Reform in China
Economy,Society,China

Land Transfer and Rural Economic Reform in China

The National Development and Reform Commission of China released its five-year plan (2016-20) for rural economic development in November 2016. In this plan, rising costs in agricultural production have been highlighted as a major challenge.
By Jiwei Qian - 09 Dec 2016 | 0 comments Read more...
Can Trump “Warm” to the One Belt One Road Initiative?
Politics,Economy

Can Trump “Warm” to the One Belt One Road Initiative?

There has been some indication that the Trump administration wishes to shift the US’ disposition toward Chinese initiatives such as the One Belt One Road initiative. Many negative American perceptions of Chinese economic leadership, particularly of the OBOR, must first be addressed.
By Alek Chance - 02 Dec 2016 | 0 comments Read more...

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