Welcome to the 55th issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: Orban’s visit to Beijing China-Belarus military drills South Korea wins the Dukovany nuclear tender Modi in Moscow If you like what you see, please forward this message to your friends and colleagues who can subscribe here. Do you need… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #55: Orban’s trip to Beijing, China-Belarus military drills, South Korea wins the Dukovany nuclear tender
Economic, environmental and security concerns about the vanity project will keep controversy alive for years. Ground will be broken on the Funan Techo Canal on August 5 – strongman Hun Sen’s 72nd birthday. The waterway will be carved through the eastern regions of the country, eventually connecting the capital Phnom Penh to new deep-water ports… Continue reading Cambodia’s Hun Dynasty stakes reputation on the Funan Techo Canal
Since the end of World War II, Japan has largely upheld pacifism. However, this stance seems to be shifting recently, as exemplified by the growing desire among Japanese citizens to amend Article 9, the pacifist clause in Japan’s constitution. This article analyzes why Japanese citizens are re-evaluating their views on Article 9 by examining data… Continue reading Is Japan giving up on pacifism?
Booming foreign tourist arrivals have provided a significant boost to Japan’s economy — and this is being driven by more than just the weak yen. It reflects Japan’s strong competitiveness in attracting global visitors and its ability to diversify its exposure, although there is also the drawback of too much tourism. Japan’s economy is finally… Continue reading What’s behind Japan’s post-pandemic tourism surge?
The Vietnamese Communist Party lost its long-ruling chief earlier this month, and his death could spell trouble for the EU’s cordial relationship with Hanoi. Vietnam’s new leaders, including recently installed President To Lam, have little interest in breaking with Hanoi’s tried-and-tested foreign policy of finding a balance between all powers, analysts say. But their lack of… Continue reading With Nguyen Phu Trong gone, are EU-Vietnam ties at risk?
