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The Online Shoppers’ War in Southeast Asia

26

Mar

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The Online Shoppers’ War in Southeast Asia

By: Iris An Lazada, the online shopping site owned by the Chinese tech company Alibaba, is struggling to maintain its role as the leading ecommerce firm in Southeast Asia. With a population of 670 million and over 400 million online users, Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest growing…

A Changing Global Economy Requires Investment and Support of Higher Education

14

Jan

By Anton Kozyrev

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A Changing Global Economy Requires Investment and Support of Higher Education

By: Anton Kozyrev It would be a gross understatement to say that education has a big impact on individuals’ lives. It is often the defining factor that shapes the trajectory of one’s life, all thanks to the immense financial and economic influences it has. The United States consistently spends more…

From Anbang to Ant Group, the Delicate Balance of Innovation and Regulation in Xi’s China

31

Dec

By Anton Kozyrev

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From Anbang to Ant Group, the Delicate Balance of Innovation and Regulation in Xi’s China

By: Anton Kozyrev Freedom to explore drives innovation. While some may argue over the precise wording, this sentiment generally holds in a variety of circumstances. This phenomenon is seen at a variety of levels within the economy. Google, for instance, has its well-known “20% Time” policy in which it urges…

Hong Kong-Singapore Travel Bubble’s Deeper Implications for the Future of the Global Economy

17

Dec

By Anton Kozyrev

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Hong Kong-Singapore Travel Bubble’s Deeper Implications for the Future of the Global Economy

By: Anton Kozyrev In 2003, the SARS epidemic hit Hong Kong – and it hit hard. Hong Kong would go on to suffer 299 deaths related to the airborne illness – one-fifth of the global death total. This harrowing chapter served as the impetus for a major shift in Hong…

Why Tech Companies (And Prospective Employees) Should Be Happy About Biden’s Victory

11

Nov

By Dave Ghosh

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Why Tech Companies (And Prospective Employees) Should Be Happy About Biden’s Victory

By: Dave Ghosh When President-elect Joe Biden is sworn into office on January 20, 2021, many will cheer for a variety of reasons. It may be because the inauguration marks a change in rhetoric on the part of the leader of the United States. Or it may be because people…

Shunned by the West, Huawei explores alternative paths

07

Nov

By Anton Kozyrev

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Shunned by the West, Huawei explores alternative paths

By: Anton Kozyrev With the ever-escalating trade war with the People’s Republic of China, crackdowns on Chinese companies and entities are on the rise. Technological behemoth Huawei Technologies is no different. Within the past year, many Western governments have declared Huawei an agent of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and…

European Central Bank Ramps Up Asset Purchases in Light of Pandemic

04

Jun

By Maxwell Qian

All Posts, Economy and Government, World

European Central Bank Ramps Up Asset Purchases in Light of Pandemic

On June 4, 2020, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced it would increase its envelope of asset purchases by €600 billion to a total of €1.35 trillion. The increased purchases will further the central bank's policy of monetary easing in order to help households and businesses deal with the economic…