October 2, 2015
What next?
Financial cooperation between Beijing and Dhaka is likely to add a new dimension to the economic ties between the two countries. China's ambitious plan to internationalise its currency could help Bangladesh conduct a portion of trade in Renminbi (RMB) and secure some reserves in RMB-denominated assets.
August 8, 2015
Singapore at 50: From Third World to First
Singapore is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its independence on August 9. Once known as a backward fishing village, Singapore now has one of the highest per capita GDP (about US$56,000) in the world.
May 14, 2015
Dhaka's Primacy: Rome without Empire?
The removal of elected mayors and councillors does not bode well for Bangladesh's local governance system.
April 28, 2015
Cities of Hope, Cities of Despair
The pace of urbanisation has gained a new momentum in the past few decades with many developing countries, led by their cities, growing rapidly. The existing pace of urban growth is likely to persist in the next few decades.