The status of trade and investment between California and Asia and the effects of U.S. trade tariffs were the focus of the first informational hearing of an Assembly select committee last week.| CalChamber Alert
Chinese commercial property developers are seeking to lure tenants with value-added services such as subsidies for charging electric vehicles in addition to lower rents, as they battle record-high vacancy rates The post High Vacancy Drives Flexible Leases And Tenant Incentives In China’s Flagging Office Sector appeared first on Allwork.Space.| Allwork.Space
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A recent podcast episode featuring a well-known economist sparked a debate when the guest suggested that “some corruption” might, paradoxically, enhance economic growth in heavily bureaucratic systems. Although she later clarified that she does not endorse corruption, her comment raised an important question: Can corruption ever play a functional role in economic development? While corruption… Continue reading The Paradox of Corruption: Can It Actually Foster Growth? The post The Parado...| Fair Observer
American historian Anne Applebaum coined the term “Autocracy, Inc.” to describe government leaders around the world who function like an agglomeration of like-minded people. They are not united by ideology but by a ruthless, single-minded determination to maintain their personal power. Autocracy, no doubt, has become fashionable nowadays, so much so that even US President… Continue reading Is Xi Jinping the World’s Number One Autocrat? The post Is Xi Jinping the World’s Number One A...| Fair Observer
Between reflation and redistribution over the past decade, Japan has witnessed two major attempts to escape the grip of economic stagnation and demographic decline. These attempts materialized in two opposing macroeconomic paradigms under Prime Ministers Shinzo Abe and Fumio Kishida. Abe’s Abenomics (2012–2020) was a bold experiment aimed at reflating the Japanese economy through coordinated… Continue reading Abe and Kishida: The Two Contrasting Visions for Japan’s Political Economy T...| Fair Observer
Japan-based Toa Reinsurance Company Ltd. posted net income of 28.5 billion Japanese yen ($193 million) in fiscal 2024, up from JPY15.6 billion the prior year, driven by improved underwriting performance on reduced catastrophe losses, according to A.M. Best, Insurance Asia reported. The agency also noted Toa Re’s disciplined underwriting approach and portfolio repositioning efforts, along […]| Business Insurance
MSIG Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd. has partnered with MSIG Specialty Marine NV to directly underwrite protection and indemnity risks in Singapore, Insurance Asia reported. The move addresses growing demand for comprehensive protection and indemnity solutions as regulatory frameworks become more complex and maritime risks evolve.| Business Insurance
The long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia erupted into armed clashes in July, jolting the region and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Though both governments announced a ceasefire, the fragility of the agreement and the deep-rooted tensions fueling the conflict suggest this might be more of a pause than a true path to… Continue reading Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire: A New Path to Peace or Prolonged Conflict? The post Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire: A New Path to Peace...| Fair Observer
This blog was written by our partner, Shoeb Abdullah, with contributions from the WITNESS team. বাংলা সংস্করণটি এখানে পড়ুন। On August 5, 2024, a monumental shift occurred in Bangladesh’s political landscape when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had ruled the country for over 15 years, was forced to flee with her sister, Sheikh Rehana, […] The post Filming The Uprising: Revisiting How Bangladeshi Youth Used the Right to Record to Overthr...| WITNESS Blog
Read the English version here. ৫ আগস্ট, ২০২৪। বাংলাদেশের রাজনৈতিক পরিমণ্ডলে এক যুগান্তকারী ঘটনার দিন। বৈষম্যবিরোধী ছাত্র আন্দোলনের নেতৃত্বে লং মার্চ টু ঢাকা কর্মসূচি দিনটিতে রূপ নেয় গণ-অভ্যুত্থানে। ১৫ বছ...| WITNESS Blog
By Atma Connect* Imagine growing up with the fear of living in an area prone to heavy rains, flooding, landslides, and sometimes earthquakes, and where cell service and Internet were nearly nonexistent. That was the dire situation in two villages in West Java, Indonesia. Atma Connect, a nonprofit organization focused on neighbors helping neighbors, particularly… The post The story behind implementing a Community-Led and Sustainable Internet Resilience Solution for Disaster appeared firs...| Internet Society Foundation
America’s strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities marked a rare reinforcement of deterrence after years of erosion due to the “preparedness paradox.”| Fair Observer
Thanks to rising prices and cost-of-living crisis, right-wing populists have broken through in the election for the upper house of the Japanese parliament.| Fair Observer
国际调查记者同盟（ICIJ）揭露，北京当局如何滥用包括国际刑警组织与联合国在内的国际机构，打压异见人士，并将镇压手段延伸至全球。| International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
A damning assessment by the office of the U.N. human rights chief that calls for immediate end to “systems of arbitrary detention” of Muslim minorities ignites Beijing fury.| International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
The Asia Pacific Integrity School is a 6-day intensive program in Brisbane, Australia, equipping early-mid career professionals and young people from all sectors of society with the policy, analytical and operational knowledge to lead and implement integrity and anti-corruption measures across a wide range of institutions, in the Asia Pacific context.| Transparency International Australia
This blog was written by our partner, Yokbeth Felle, with contributions from the WITNESS team. Baca versi Bahasa Indonesia di sini. Across West Papua, the struggle for justice is ongoing—and often silenced. In the face of repression, community-led documentation efforts have become a lifeline for truth, memory and resistance. From hidden archives to grassroots films, […] The post Bearing Witness: The Power of Community-Led Documentation in West Papua appeared first on WITNESS Blog.| WITNESS Blog
Di tengah represi di Papua, dokumentasi berbasis komunitas menjadi alat perlawanan, menjaga ingatan kolektif, dan menuntut keadilan jangka panjang.| WITNESS Blog
The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasons| Inter Press Service
Revenue growth remains the leading priority. While brand is also a key priority, many are spending more on performance at the expense of brand.| MarketingCharts
A high-profile Australian delegation organised by the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA), in collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Save the| Refugee Council of Australia
Explore how generative AI and deepfakes are threatening the 2025 Philippine elections—and how communities are fighting back with truth and verification.| WITNESS Blog
HR Tech Asia 2025 challenged HR leaders to rethink strategies amid AI disruption, digital acceleration, and changing workforce needs.| HRM Asia
Interviews with more than 100 victims in 23 countries, along with internal government documents, reveal the sinister tactics China uses to silence critics beyond its borders.| International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Every year, on 22 April, the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day and reflect on the importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship. As we mark this special day, we are reminded that creating new knowledge is critical to taking the right steps towards a greener future. In that spirit, the Internet Society Foundation is…| Internet Society Foundation
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 13, No. 3, March 2025 By Anders Corr The Chinese Communist Party is reacting to the Trump administration’s revolution in U.S. foreign policy with a full-court press in the media. President Donald Trump’s overtures to … Continue reading →| Journal of Political Risk
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 13, No. 2, February 2025| Journal of Political Risk
Flags of the USA and China on a semiconductor. William Potter.| Journal of Political Risk
Read the English version here. Blog ini ditulis oleh Yerry Niko Borang, dengan kontribusi dari tim WITNESS Asia-Pasifik. Pada 17 Oktober 2024, sekelompok pembuat film, dan aktivis pembela hak asasi manusia, mayoritas dari Papua, yang beragam berkumpul secara daring untuk mengikuti webinar yang diselenggarakan oleh WITNESS berjudul “Pengarsipan Video Hak Asasi Manusia: Paradoks Bukti dan […] The post Video sebagai Bukti: Pedang Bermata Dua dan Kekuatan Suara Komunitas di Papua appeared f...| WITNESS Blog
Highlights from our webinar on "Human Rights Video Archiving in West Papua: Paradox and Impunity" which explored the challenges of using video evidence in the fight for justice.| WITNESS Blog
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 12, No. 11, November 2024 By Yan Bennett Dear President-elect Trump, Congratulations on your recent victory. The American people have reaffirmed your leadership, granting you a renewed mandate to continue advancing the policies that prioritize … Continue reading →| Journal of Political Risk
WITNESS hosted over 40 key stakeholders from the Asia-Pacific region to discuss threats and opportunities related to generative AI, synthetic media and human rights.| WITNESS Blog
The Internet Society Foundation is delighted to announce grant funding to 13 projects in six countries to promote educational and economic opportunities through more knowledgeable and skillful Internet use. In its fifth year of operation, the Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) program continues to support organizations with strong relationships with the communities they serve…| Internet Society Foundation
The victories of Modi in India and Subianto in Indonesia reflect a new international behavior, a reorientation of Indo-Pacific politics.| Politics Today
A wonderful review written by Midori Friedbauer for the International Examiner (Seattle, Washington, USA) has been published! A powerful look into the invisible world of … Continue Reading New REVIEW of my BOOK by Midori Friedbauer| Dream of the Water Children: The Black Pacific
Interview with our 2023 Asia-Pacific overall dark bar winner from Japan| Chocolate Awards
A growing number of Western environmentalists have speculated that China’s quest for “ecological civilization” may yet save the planet from catastrophe. The ecological civilization formulation, endorsed by China’s top leadership and enshrined since 2012 in the Communist Party Constitution, promises material prosperity, social harmony, and a new vision for a green, China-inspired future.| Map Global China
This blog post remembers the millions of murdered and displaced Rohingyas, and calls for the rightful preservation of their histories.| WITNESS Blog
