Southeast Asia Snapshot #16
SOVINDA PO | A fortnightly snapshot of what’s making the news in Southeast Asia Blinkin cuts short his ASEAN visit The US… Read More
Topic-Economies and development
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 1 December
TESS NEWTON CAIN | Solomon Islands focus shifts to Parliament Further to the riots of last week in Honiara, the weekend saw community… Read More
Who’s afraid of inflation?
YAN ISLAM | There is a great deal of concern being expressed on inflation across many parts of the world today. In the… Read More
China’s risky path to riches
ROWAN CALLICK | China’s relentless leader Xi Jinping hates the idea of braking, let alone using reverse gear. So in the face of fierce… Read More
Vanuatu: The view from the top of the Happy Planet Index
JAMIE TANGUAY | Vanuatu has recently ranked second in the Happy Planet Index (HPI)—a measure of efficiency in delivering long and happy lives… Read More
All eyes turn to Indonesia as it takes on the 2022 G20 presidency
CAITLIN BYRNE | Indonesia’s 2022 presidency will provide the G20 with the opportunity to focus on promoting inclusive growth, while demonstrating the country’s… Read More
The rise and decline of the World Bank’s Doing Business Report: Why India and Indonesia should be concerned
YAN ISLAM | There was a time when the creators of the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index (EoDB) encapsulated in its… Read More
Road to COP26: Innovative sources of funding for climate action in the Pacific
NIC MACLELLAN | Global climate negotiations through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) have focussed on targets for mitigation and the need… Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 8 September
TESS NEWTON CAIN | Micronesian leaders remain committed to Forum exit The Micronesian Presidents’ Summit met last week. Their meeting was held online and… Read More
Advancing foreign investment in APEC
TONY MAKIN | Since the early 1990s, international trade growth has persistently eclipsed foreign investment growth in the Asia-Pacific. Over this time Asia-Pacific… Read More
