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November 1, 2012

Lack of Political Leadership Bad for Business (PDF)

Responses to the Asia Business Council’s annual survey show the lowest level of business optimism among executives since the onset of the 2008 financial crisis. Uncertainty has increased, and so has a lack of confidence in global political leadership. The region’s business leaders are preparing for a long, grinding recovery. By Princeton in Asia Fellow

September 5, 2012

China’s Water Problem

Climate change is causing a looming water shortage for Asia, but Singapore offers an example of how solutions can be found. By Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford.

August 13, 2012

Missing the Bus (PDF)

Hong Kong is overlooking a ready-made opportunity to improve air quality – it should catch up with the latest technology in electric buses being developed and produced over the border. By Princeton in Asia Fellow Thomas London.

August 3, 2012

The Bear and the Panda Waltz

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Russia to look east, where countries like China have a huge appetite for resources, but problems such as corruption and government interference stand in the way. By Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford.

July 21, 2012

“The John Batchelor Show”

Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford discussed Asian regional identity.

May 2, 2012

A Gale-Force Storm

Chinese companies have blown into the wind power world, causing companies around the world to take notice. By Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford.

April 25, 2012

Asians with a Vision (PDF)

Book review by Helen Luk.

April 28, 2012

Hazards of Sun-Worshiping

How low can solar stocks go? What companies will survive the current bloodbath that is punishing solar stocks? By Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford.

February 25, 2012

“The John Batchelor Show”

Asia Business Council Executive Director Mark L. Clifford discussed Asian demographic trends.