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On Indonesia’s new oligarchy, China’s state bank, and other stories | Asia Sentinel Stories of the Week
A weekly recap of recent stories examining the political, security and economic issues shaping Asia.
Exposé of Chinese State Bank Shines a Light on Lending Practices
China’s new draft anti-overseas corruption law may face an uphill battle
Thailand and a Tale of Two IMF Meetings
Thirty-five years after its first turn as host of the World Bank-IMF meetings, Thailand ponders sustained growth
Beyond Netanyahu: Will Israel Change Course?
Netanyahu may lose the election but Netanyahuism could survive
Indonesia Finance Minister Firing Exposes Policy Disarray
Prabowo seems to be seeking stability
When Great Powers Talk, Who Speaks for Asia?
Middle powers like Japan and Canada cannot settle for watching from the sidelines
Haji Isam and the Making of a New Indonesian Oligarchy
President Prabowo has criticized traditional Indonesian Chinese oligarchs but is he just setting up a new oligarchy?
Unequal Relationship: Lancang-Mekong Cooperation
What is needed to build equality as the scheme enters its second decade
On China’s territorial push, coal’s comeback, and other stories | Asia Sentinel Stories of the Week
A weekly recap of recent stories examining the political, security and economic issues shaping Asia.
Hasina’s Shadow Dogs Bangladesh ties with India
Bangladesh PM Rahman has yet to schedule a visit to New Delhi
Philippine Power Crisis Gives Coal an Uncomfortable Second Life
Building more coal-fired plants could create a problem for the future
Philippines Pushes back as China narrative on Batanes Grows
Is China starting to justify an eventual seizure of the island province?
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