Asia Economist and CEO, Centennial Asia Advisors

Manu Bhaskaran

Asia Economist and CEO

Centennial Asia Advisors

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China’s seizure of a US Navy drone on Thursday ended peaceably enough, with China agreeing to return the drone after the US made strong representations to Beijing. But no one should under-estimate the significance of China’s action, which was clearly well thought out and will have serious implications for East and Southeast Asia.The US Navy was using the drone to map the seabed in the South China Sea and was in international waters 50 nautical miles north of Subic Bay, the former US naval base…

China’s seizure of a US Navy drone on Thursday ended peaceably enough, with China agreeing to return the drone after the US made strong representations to Beijing. But no one should under-estimate the significance of China’s action, which was clearly well thought out and will have serious implications for East and Southeast Asia.The US Navy was using the drone to map the seabed in the South China Sea and was in international waters 50 nautical miles north of Subic Bay, the former US naval base…

US-China Relations Enter a More Dangerous Phase

Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

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Anti-Chinese sentiment intensifies: Muslim hardliners' campaign demanding the dismissal of Christian Chinese Jakarta Governor Basuki Purnama “Ahok” over allegedly blasphemous remarks is dangerously treading down the route of religious unrest. Anti-Chinese sentiment rode high during the Jakarta rally on 2 Dec, with reports of banners reading “crush the Chinese” being hoisted.</li>
<li>In a separate and deeply troubling development, men claiming to be from the Pembela Ahlu Sunnah (PAS) Islamic group stormed…</li>
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Anti-Chinese sentiment intensifies: Muslim hardliners' campaign demanding the dismissal of Christian Chinese Jakarta Governor Basuki Purnama “Ahok” over allegedly blasphemous remarks is dangerously treading down the route of religious unrest. Anti-Chinese sentiment rode high during the Jakarta rally on 2 Dec, with reports of banners reading “crush the Chinese” being hoisted.
In a separate and deeply troubling development, men claiming to be from the Pembela Ahlu Sunnah (PAS) Islamic group stormed…


Indonesia: Extremists Threaten Secular Regime

With the Islamic State using sophisticated methods to broaden its reach, members have formed the Katibah Nusantara bringing together Islamic militants from Indonesia and Malaysia. In addition, the Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines triangle signals a growing trend for cross border cooperation among militants. The Sulu Sea triangle is an important network linking fugitives, complicating security efforts to suppress terrorist-related activities within the region. The communication links formed by…

With the Islamic State using sophisticated methods to broaden its reach, members have formed the Katibah Nusantara bringing together Islamic militants from Indonesia and Malaysia. In addition, the Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines triangle signals a growing trend for cross border cooperation among militants. The Sulu Sea triangle is an important network linking fugitives, complicating security efforts to suppress terrorist-related activities within the region. The communication links formed by…

<ul><li>Global inflation has been muted over the past two years as a combination of factors curbed the upward march of price levels worldwide; yet these headwinds to inflationary pressures are dissipating.</li><li>We examine a number of metrics used to determine inflationary pressures and use them to help us understand the countries in which price levels could rise unexpectedly or faster than expected.</li><li>In summary, upside surprises to inflation are likely to be seen in China, Taiwan, Indonesia and Malaysia.</li></ul>

Global inflation has been muted over the past two years as a combination of factors curbed the upward march of price levels worldwide; yet these headwinds to inflationary pressures are dissipating.We examine a number of metrics used to determine inflationary pressures and use them to help us understand the countries in which price levels could rise unexpectedly or faster than expected.In summary, upside surprises to inflation are likely to be seen in China, Taiwan, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Inflation Outlook: Watch for Upside Surprises in Asia

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Extremists’ campaign losing momentum: Protestors originally planned to take to the streets on 25 Nov and 2 Dec to demand the dismissal of Christian Chinese Jakarta Governor Basuki Purnama “Ahok” over allegedly blasphemous remarks he made. Tensions had been deliberately stoked by the spreading of fake news of an imminent attack on Islam Defender’s Front (FPI) which has been leading the protests. However, the 25 November rally did not materialise while mainstream Muslim organisations declined to…</li></ul>


Extremists’ campaign losing momentum: Protestors originally planned to take to the streets on 25 Nov and 2 Dec to demand the dismissal of Christian Chinese Jakarta Governor Basuki Purnama “Ahok” over allegedly blasphemous remarks he made. Tensions had been deliberately stoked by the spreading of fake news of an imminent attack on Islam Defender’s Front (FPI) which has been leading the protests. However, the 25 November rally did not materialise while mainstream Muslim organisations declined to…

Extremists' Efforts to Undermine President Through Attacks on Jakarta Governor Failing

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US-China Relations Enter a More Dangerous Phase

China’s seizure of a US Navy drone on Thursday ended peaceably enough, with China agreeing to return the drone after the US made strong...

Manu Bhaskaran

Indonesia: Extremists Threaten Secular Regime

Anti-Chinese sentiment intensifies: Muslim hardliners' campaign demanding the dismissal of Christian Chinese Jakarta Governor Basuki Purnama...

Jason Tan

Religious Tensions in Southeast Asia

With the Islamic State using sophisticated methods to broaden its reach, members have formed the Katibah Nusantara bringing together Islamic...

Manu Bhaskaran

Inflation Outlook: Watch for Upside Surprises in Asia

Global inflation has been muted over the past two years as a combination of factors curbed the upward march of price levels worldwide; yet these...

Manu Bhaskaran

Extremists' Efforts to Undermine President Through Attacks on Jakarta Governor Failing

Extremists’ campaign losing momentum: Protestors originally planned to take to the streets on 25 Nov and 2 Dec to demand the dismissal of...

Manu Bhaskaran