Tai Wei Lim
Tai Wei Lim is Adjunct Research Fellow at East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore and Senior Lecturer at Singapore University of Social Sciences.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Economy,East Asia
The Role of Hong Kong in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
Hong Kong serves as a template for China to develop capitalism with Chinese characteristics. Hong Kong has been a living economic laboratory for socialist China to observe and selectively apply capitalist market features that have led to the rise of the Chinese economy.
Economy,East Asia
Mine Tourism in East Asia
Security,Hotspots,East Asia
The Japanese White Paper on North Korea
Politics,China,Southeast Asia
The 2017 ASEAN Gathering of Ministers in Manila
At the end of the August 2017 ASEAN gathering in Manila, ASEAN overcame all obstacles and issued a communique addressing the non-militarization of the South China Sea. Both China and ASEAN have also agreed on the framework for a Code of Conduct.
Society,East Asia
Women’s Social Progress as Seen in the Japanese Mass Media
Since his election in 2013, Prime Minister Abe has been promoting increased women’s entry into the workforce. Private consultancy studies such as the 2014 Goldman Sachs study pointed out that womenomics could “potentially boost Japan’s GDP by 13 percent.”
Economy,East Asia
The State of Coal Industry in Northeast Asia
Power generation is the largest demand driver of coal use in Northeast Asia and many parts of the world. Japan is not alone in coal energy use and it is quite likely the regional coal industry will continue to persist for years to come.
Economy,China,Southeast Asia
The Future of Tourism in the Sino-Laotian Region
China has become a major source for tourists for all Southeast Asian states. Laos is no exception in trying to attract this revenue earner. Improved connectivity through high-speed rail is one way to harness this potential and ensure Laos stays competitive in this market.
Cyberspace
Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, and National Security
Some in the intelligence community and private sector solutions providers are advocating artificial intelligence as a solution to resolving cyber security vulnerabilities. Artificial intelligence can greatly improve human capabilities in cyber security.
Security,China
China and US Forge Common Stance against Terrorism
The US has asked China to step up their efforts in combating terrorism. It is leveraging on China’s own national interests in fighting terrorism as a self-motivated incentive for the Chinese government to ramp up its security efforts against terror groups.
China,East Asia
Japan Warms Up to China and Approves Anti-Terror Bill
Pro-Beijing factions in Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party see an AIIB membership as a way to improve Sino-Japanese relations but those who oppose it may be worried about rivalry with the Asian Development Bank.
