1. China's foreign investment
(Panorama/Investment)

... of its commitments. The first reason for this fuss may simply be that China is a very new player in international investment. While the Chinese government has spoken about its "Go Global" policy since ...

2. Asian Migration
(Panorama/Migration)

... policies which favor skilled and employer-driven migration. There has also been a dramatic increase in students going overseas, with Asians predominating among international students. Three countries, ...

3. Globalization and the challenges of our youth
(Panorama/Society)

This is the text of a speech that I delivered to a group of students at Tokyo's Keio University on 13 October, 2012. When I started my international career in 1986 at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation ...

4. Globalization, the word
(Panorama/Globalization)

... trade and banking institutions that are not accountable to democratic processes or national governments“ -- International Forum on Globalization. . a historical stage of accelerated expansion of market ...

5. Globalization, development and culture
(Panorama/Globalization)

... and Taiwan), then South East Asia and China.  International trade and investment were powerful motors for economic development.  South America and especially Africa have substantially missed the globalization ...

6. Global citizens
(Panorama/Globalization)

... combative international relations.  Americans’ knowledge of foreign languages and cultures is appalling. Then comes China where nationalism and historical revenge are on the front line.  And the world’s ...

7. Singapore in the Asian Century
(Panorama/Globalization winners)

... international dollars), Singapore placed first in the Asia and Pacific region. The ADB also uses an average of 100 for the region of the Asia and Pacific, and Singapore ranked first for 2010 with a result ...

8. Japan in the Asian Century
(Panorama/Globalization winners)

... sectors to become competitive not only domestically, but also internationally. Secondly, although Japan is highly developed, it is still one of the worst nations in terms of gender equality, ranking ...

9. India's paradoxes
(Panorama/Globalization winners)

... of Indian nuclear weapons. The "land of Bhārata" leads the emerging world in terms of multinational companies dominating international markets.  Tata with its over 100 operating companies in communications ...

10. China's reform in a bind
(Panorama/Globalization winners)

... economy than managing its international relations.  In this context, China's relationships with its neighbors are increasingly problematic.  There has been much media attention on China's squabbles with ...

11. Burmese Days
(Panorama/Globalization winners)

... in which it won 43 of 45 seats, including one seat by Aung San Suu Kyi.  She has been permitted to travel to an international conference in Thailand and made a trip to Europe where she was finally able ...

12. Culture Wise China
(Panorama/Culture)

China is different, very different.  So if you wish to negotiate an international agreement, do business with China, live there or even simply visit, you need to be "culture wise China".  And to obtain ...

13. Human capital in Asia
(Panorama/Society)

...  The OECD's PISA Programme (Programme for International Student Assessment) provides us with another take on education performance.  It measures reading, mathematics and scientific ability for 15 year ...

14. Asia's information society
(Panorama/Society)

Korea is the world’s most advanced ICT economy, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), surpassing many other economies with higher levels of overall economic development.  Information ...

15. Asia's low quality jobs
(Panorama/Society)

... the International Labour Organisation has committed itself to an "Asian Decent Work Decade".  The ILO's decent work agenda comprises four goals: a legislatively guaranteed right to work; social protection ...

16. Natural disasters in Asia
(Panorama/Environment)

... $7 in economic losses from disasters.  A major problem is that spending on disaster prevention is not "sexy" for politicians and international leaders, while arriving in force when a disaster occurs is ...

17. Clinton on democracy in Asia
(Panorama/Governing globalization)

... the International Women's Leadership Forum  http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2012/07/194696.htm     ...

18. Japan's governance problems
(Panorama/Governing globalization)

... attitude of ignoring international safety standards and transform themselves into a globally trusted entity." "TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) did not fulfil its responsibilities as a private corporation, ...

19. China's reform in a bind
(Panorama/Globalization winners)

... economy than managing its international relations.  In this context, China's relationships with its neighbors are increasingly problematic.  There has been much media attention on China's squabbles with ...

20. Sen on development on youtube
(Panorama/Development)

... people's "capabilities".  People must be "enabled" or "empowered" to take charge of their lives. Reference: Amartya Sen and FXB International -- Strides in Development http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sd0hqhQhQg ...