Business
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Singapore’s Crypto Clampdown: Can Regulation Build the Next Fintech Hub?
As global regulators scramble to restore trust in digital finance, Singapore is charting a path that few others dare to follow. While much of the crypto world eyes a rebound driven by new capital, token launches, and looser rules, Singapore is moving in the opposite direction—tightening consumer protections, raising compliance…
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How Indonesia Became a Hotbed for Conglomerates – And What It Means for the Future of the Country
Indonesia is home to a large concentration of powerful and wealthy families which essentially dominate the business landscape over multiple sectors and industries. This concentration of wealth potentially undermines the country’s potential, as well as the wellbeing of its citizens. How Indonesia got to this point – and the lessons…
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ACFTA at a Crossroads: Balancing Growth and Dependency in ASEAN-China Trade Relations
The strategic partnership between the United States and ASEAN has never fully recovered from the shock of the Trump administration’s 2016 turn away from multilateralism, erratic diplomacy, and rising protectionism. Years of unpredictable US policy have eroded trust, leaving ASEAN leaders doubtful about Washington’s long-term reliability. Into this vacuum steps…
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Recalibrating Economic Security: Canada’s Evolving Investment Screening Strategy Amidst Rising Concerns Over China
As security concerns increasingly influence economic policymaking, the rise of investment screening measures is one way this shift is taking shape. While the United States and Europe have already implemented such measures extensively, Canada is still charting its course in response to potential risks posed by Chinese foreign direct investment…
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Beyond Electric: China’s Strategic Pivot to Autonomous Driving Technology
China stands at the forefront of autonomous vehicle innovation, propelled by fierce market competition and supportive regulations that encourage rapid technological advancement. As electric vehicles (EVs) have become ubiquitous in cities like Guangzhou, Chinese automakers are now pivoting toward autonomous driving technology as their primary competitive differentiator, potentially transforming not…
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