A quiet dispute between Jakarta, Japan’s Inpex Corp and Royal Dutch Shell over the massive Masela gas project threatens to crimp new investment in the sector By John McBeth Joint venture energy […]
Energy News – Indonesia
North Korea reforming economy while denying change
Pyongyang officially is guided by the self-reliance philosophy of founder Kim Il-sung, whose 105th birthday is being marked this weekend, but analysts say economic change is happening By Sebastien Berger On the […]
Russian Nuclear Giant Rosatom on the Front Lines of Moscow’s Arctic Expansion
Recently, officials from over a dozen countries gathered in Arkhangelsk, Russia for the international forum ‘The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’. Among the forum’s senior participants was Russian nuclear energy giant Rosatom. Officials […]
China’s Experiment in Djibouti
China’s role in Africa is changing from resource extractor to long-term strategic partner. Djibouti is a prime example By François Dubé On April 8, 2016 China’s Ministry of Defense reported that construction […]
Cure for US aggression
Putin’s advisor also believes that Donald Trump is just “doing what the ruling elite expects him to do” YALTA, April 21. /TASS/. The only way to stop the United States’ aggression is […]
Assessing Russia’s Military Strength
Is America Seeking “Preventive War” to Forestall the Rise of Russian Power? ANDREI MARTYANOV There is a popular point of view in some of Russia’s political circles, especially among those who profess […]
Albania – Soros, Rama, Clintons & cannabis hotbed
How much longer will the U.S. continue to support a socialist network in artfully criminal Albania? Simply put: Albania is a mess. One of the country’s two major political powers, the center-right […]
Thailand: Ban on street food takes effect in capital amid junta crackdown
By Asian Correspondent Staff| @ascorrespondent BANGKOK’S world-famous culinary experience looks set to change dramatically today as Thailand’s ruling junta placed a complete ban on street food stalls along all of the capital’s […]
China – Exports roar back in March
Shipments trounced analysts’ expectations, while imports maintained their vigorous growth rate on the back of surging demand for commodities By Steve Wang and Benny Kung, @benny_kung Chinese exports staged a massive turnaround […]
Russia – Agriculture – Western Sanctions Keep on Giving
Russian agriculture sector flourishes amid sanctions Agriculture has overtaken arms sales to become Russia’s second-biggest export secto When the EU and US imposed sanctions on parts of Russia’s economy following military intervention […]
Central Asia Affairs
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia sign Trans-Caspian International Transport Route protocol By Yerbolat Uatkhanov in Central Asia ASTANA – Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia signed a protocol April 1 confirming the regulations on membership […]
UK economy will grow more strongly than expected
British Chambers of Commerce says British consumers are showing resilience to Brexit vote, but warns of rising inflation Robust consumer spending and a brighter outlook for trade and investment will mean the […]
Japan – Reinventing the casino
By Daniel Hurst and Peter Langan If Hollywood movies reflect the evolving image of casinos — think Ian Fleming’s suave James Bond to Martin Scorsese’s Las Vegas mobsters — the next image […]
Japan’s amphibious force still well outdistanced by China rival
Japan last month commissioned a second of its new class of destroyer that can carry multiple helicopters By Grant Newsham Japan’s Maritime Self Defense Force last month commissioned the JS Kaga, the […]
Cambodia dumps US military aid, echoing trend in Southeast Asia
The move comes as the region continues to drift toward China By Asia Unhedged Without giving an explanation, the Cambodian government has asked the US to end a military aid program in the […]
A Chinese war in Myanmar
Recent intense fighting between Myanmar military forces and China-equipped Kokang rebels has eroded the two countries’ once strong bilateral ties By Bertil Lintner Some of the heaviest recent fighting in Myanmar […]
Wave of foreign fund flows lifts all boats in Asian equities
The MSCI Emerging Markets Asia Index surged 14.3% this year through March 29, outpacing a 6% gain in MSCI World By Nick Westra Asian equity markets have been world-beaters so far this […]
US may reassess HK’s special status as autonomy eroded
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China urged Chief Executive-Elect Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor to take meaningful steps toward political reforms in Hong Kong Hong Kong’s special status will be reassessed under US […]
Why the Arctic is Set to Become Driver of the Russian Economy
Last week, President Putin took part in the fourth International Arctic Forum in Arkhangelsk, northern Russia. As Russian business news portal Expert Online points out, the area is at the crossroads of […]
