Global trade

Shift of Power: The Pivot of Multinationals to Asia and its Global Impact

In response to stagnating growth in traditional markets, multinationals from the West have been turning their attention to Asia, a region abundant in economic growth and increasing consumer numbers. Western capitalists are being enticed by the need for diversified investments and higher returns. In this article, we examine the motivations of Western businesses moving into [...]

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South China Sea Storms: A dive into the contested waters

The South China Sea covers a vast expanse of approximately 3.5 million square kilometres. It contains in the region of 250 small islands, atolls, cays, shoals, reefs and sandbars which are mostly submerged in high tides. The most prominent two groups are known as the Spratly and Paracel Islands. These vast seas border several countries

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Dark Banking: the global impact of illicit underground banking systems

Global underground banking networks like China’s Fei Ch’ien, and the Middle East and Africa’s Hawala, form an extensive and intricate network of financial channels that trade outside the recognised global banking system. They facilitate the movements of billions of dollars’ worth of transfers each year across borders, to serve both legitimate and illicit requirements. In

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The Eastern Keystone: Unlocking Malaysia’s Pivotal Role in Global Trade

Malaysia asserts a diverse and strong economy illustrated by its natural resources and burgeoning services sector. From the start of 2024, the Asian nation has continued to weave its way through intricate global fluctuations, managing to maintain consistent growth. Sectors such as manufacturing, services and commodities like palm oil and rubber, play their part in

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The Philippines’ Economic Renaissance: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

The Philippines has been recently reporting strong economic growth, evidenced by healthy GDP figures and an increased appetite from foreign investment. Employment rates are steadily rising aided by the expansion of sectors like Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and manufacturing. When compared to its ASEAN neighbours like Vietnam and Indonesia, its growth is robust, firmly establishing

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The Moroccan Renaissance: Bridging continents, cultures and futures

Morocco, a nation that unfurls its borders on the northwest corner of Africa, demonstrates the importance and power of strategic positioning and inspired governance. Having managed to circumvent the cultural and economic differences between Africa and Europe, this kingdom has leveraged its unique location to become an important place of trade and innovation. The Strait

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The deterioration of India–China relations: the battle for influence in South Asia

India and China have long viewed each other’s global aspirations with suspicion. While their proximity makes them economically intertwined, their histories and geopolitical agendas have made their relationship fraught with distrust. India hopes for a multipolar international order in which New Delhi has a strong voice. Beijing wants to be a counterbalance to the US

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Malaysia’s audacious push for a new trading bloc

The new trade corridor agreement championed by Malaysia marks a pivotal moment in regional trade history, with its impact expected to reverberate far beyond the member countries involved. Operating together, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) represent economic abundance and vitality. ASEAN, with its broad manufacturing digital marketplace,

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