Could Vietnam Be Ready To Fill China’s Supply Chain Gaps?
When we traveled to Vietnam in late December, the first novel coronavirus cases hadn’t even been reported in China. Now,…
Post Election, Thai Economy Is Set To Slow
Thailand’s junta Prayuth Chan-o-cha has officially become the country’s prime minister after beating popular socialist contender Thanatorn Jurunrengkit in a…
Analysis: Thai Baht’s Performance Is Out Of Sync
Top Asian currencies such as the ASEAN region’s best performer the Thai baht (THB), the Korean won (KRW), and Indian…
Tackling The Challenges Ahead Across The ASEAN Region
“ASEAN is a region brimming with opportunity.” The ASEAN region, made up of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar,…
Emerging Markets: What To Watch This Week
South Africa reports September money and credit data Monday. Both are expected to slow from August. Third quarter unemployment will be…
Islamic Finance A Potential Boost For Gold’s ‘Safe Haven’ Status
Gold has long been viewed as a safe-haven play, but despite recent geopolitical turmoil and market fluctuations, the precious metal…
Emerging Market Volatility: It’s More Than Just Turkey
Investors in emerging-market (EM) stocks have taken a big hit as Turkey’s crisis has escalated. But a closer look inside…
Kavita Prakash-Mani, Executive Director, Grow Asia
Singapore-based Grow Asia is a multi-stakeholder platform led by Kavita Prakash-Mani, a seasoned development executive and global citizen. As a multi-stakeholder…
Thailand Referendum Key for Near-Term Outlook
Thailand Votes The Southeast nation of Thailand is set to hold a constitutional referendum this weekend. Should it not pass,…
