Kishida’s departure as Japan’s prime minister leaves an open field
WEBJapan's outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, known as a political compromiser, faced criticism during his tenure for his lack of conviction and for appeasing his party's conservative-nationalists, despite his international achievements. As the country's ruling LDP faces a leadership contest with ...
The future of South Korea’s defence transition | East Asia Forum
WEBDec 29, 2021 · Lee Jae-myung, the ruling Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, vows to swiftly realise the transition to operational control (OPCON) agreed to by South Korea and the United States, thereby consolidating the alliance relationship. At the meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink on 11 November, Lee stressed developing the alliance ...
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What lies between China’s nationalism and growth?
WEBJul 16, 2021 · Western commentators often depict Chinese nationalism and patriotic pride as harmful for China — a propaganda-derived burden which sows inter-ethnic conflict, protectionism against foreign businesses and tension with neighbouring countries.Many observers reduce Chinese national identity to nationalism’s negative connotations in the West — of racial or cultural arrogance, productivity ...
Japan takes action on overtourism | East Asia Forum
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is addressing overtourism and promoting sustainable tourism through a series of measures. These include redirecting visitors to regional areas, fostering local collaboration and adopting innovative measures to reduce congestion. But these efforts will require continuous adaptation ...
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WEBThe East Asia Forum office is based in Australia and EAF acknowledges the First Peoples of this land — in Canberra the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people — and recognises their continuous connection to culture, community and Country.
Rethinking India’s economic policy towards Vietnam
WEBBut Vietnam’s bilateral trade figures with India accounted for only US$11.1 billion in the 2020–21 financial year — 12 times smaller than that with China. India’s imports from Vietnam increased from US$2.5 billion in 2015–16 to US$6.1 billion in 2020–21, but the growth rate is trifling in contrast with Hanoi’s trade ties with key ...
Depreciating yen threatens Japan’s economy | East Asia Forum
WEBMay 5, 2022 · Depreciating yen threatens Japan’s economy. In March 2022, the Japanese real effective exchange rate reached its weakest level since January 1994. Matters could get worse, with analysts predicting a further 20 per cent depreciation. Given the effects of a fluctuating yen on the Japanese and other world economies, further depreciations are ...
An airlift capability to match China’s strategic ambitions
WEBSep 29, 2021 · China’s strategic airlift capabilities are now second only to the United States. In addition to improving China’s ability to conduct and sustain air operations in contested regional waters, its growing investment in strategic airlift and mid-air refuelling are also aimed at contingencies further afield. China currently operates one naval ...
How Laos is overcoming landlockedness and bolstering growth
WEBMar 5, 2021 · Laos is one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia. From 2010 to 2018, it realised the second highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in exports in the region, next only to Vietnam. The country’s rapid growth in exports is more remarkable considering it is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. A.