The Russian invasion of Ukraine accelerated arms purchases by European countries. Due to the emphasis on procurement from like-minded countries and in preparation for land-based war, South Korean defense manufacturers emerged as one of the top arms suppliers globally. Take a look at the overview of South Korea’s arms sales, clearly presented in charts. Our… Continue reading South Korea’s defense industry: Guide to South Korea’s arms exports to Europe
Thailand’s working-age population could decline by around a fifth by 2050, but things are not as grim as they look. China’s demographics alone – even if you ignore its increasing marginalization from global trade, its dependency on food and energy imports, and President Xi Jinping’s utter gutting of the bureaucracy of anyone who might bring… Continue reading Some reasons not to panic about a Thai demographic collapse
As it expands, the grouping has become increasingly incapable of articulating a coherent political, security, or economic vision. The best thing that can be said about Thailand and Malaysia wanting to join BRICS is that it won’t cost them anything. They won’t gain much, either. The idea of lumping Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South… Continue reading Who cares if Malaysia and Thailand join BRICS?
The problem isn’t workers leaving. The problem is what’s happening to the youngsters who are replacing them. According to a recent World Bank report, the number of registered Laotian migrants in Thailand increased by 15 percent between June 2023 and February of this year. The total number, including unregistered migrants, is undoubtedly much higher. For some,… Continue reading Don’t worry too much about emigration from Laos
Dear friends, Welcome to the 54th issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: EU provisional import tariffs on EVs made in China EU defense industry partnerships with Japan & South Korea Modi at the G7 summit in Italy If you like what you see, please forward this message to your… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #54: EU tariffs on EV’s from China, EU defense partnership with Japan and ROK, Modi at G7
