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Japan’s industrial policy has been a blueprint for Asian nations, but many skip over the important context that made it all become a reality.

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‘National champion’ Adani beneficiary of favours

India’s government appears to have favoured the Adani Group to grow more rapidly than older peers and avoid regulatory scrutiny on potentially serious concerns.

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Korea’s chaebol set to enter the twilight zone?

Korea’s family-owned conglomerates have enjoyed their privileges for decades. That may be set to end.

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Asian innovation rests with scaling up

An economist’s century-old idea might be the key driver in the next iteration of Asia’s economic innovation.

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Cosy business alliances holding Asia back

For future economic growth, Asian economies need effective policy interventions to foster, not limit, competition and innovation.

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Connections that threaten Asian growth

Many Asian economies may not realise their full potential unless they roll back the mutually beneficial links between business and politics.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

The lasting changes of Japan’s post-war economic reforms

‘National champion’ Adani beneficiary of favours

Korea’s chaebol set to enter the twilight zone?

Asian innovation rests with scaling up

Cosy business alliances holding Asia back

Connections that threaten Asian growth

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