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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.

Asian capitalism

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

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.

Economy
Narendra Modi’s term as PM has coincided with a rise in fortunes for the Adani Group, led by Gautam Adani (right) : Chris Bartlett, 360info.org CCBY4.0

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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‘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.

Economy
Korean giant business is facing downturn : “Gangnam IT Business District” by Kaiser Rangwala is available at https://bit.ly/40JHhLB CC by 2.0

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

Asian capitalism

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 firms are well placed to scale up the ideas of pioneering businesses. : Hunters Race, Unsplash Unsplash licence

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

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Asian innovation rests with scaling up

Economy
Asia’s high levels of concentration and business entrenchment have not been a barrier to growth. : Brian Merrill via Pixabay Pixabay Licence

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

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Cosy business alliances holding Asia back

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The interactions of business and politicians/political parties in the “Connections World” are transactional and reciprocal. : James Goldie and Chris Bartlett, 360info CCBY4.0

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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Connections that threaten Asian growth

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