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James Guild
James Guild is an expert in trade, finance, and economic development in Southeast Asia.
James Guild holds a Ph.D. in International Political Economy from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. He specializes in trade, finance, and economic development in Southeast Asia. Follow him on twitter @jamesjguild or www.jamesjguild.com
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April 05, 2023
Southeast Asian Tech Giants Continued Losing Money in 2022
By James Guild
After a single-minded focus on growth and expansion, the region's leading tech firms face a rocky transition to sustained profitability.
March 28, 2023
Why the Thai Economy Grew Slower Than Its Neighbors’ in 2022
By James Guild
The country's economy continues to be heavily dependent on foreign demand for goods and services.
March 21, 2023
Southeast Asia’s Post-Pandemic Tourism Revival
By James Guild
Regional tourism is finally rebounding from the impacts of COVID-19. Will Southeast Asian government do things differently this time around?
March 14, 2023
Why Will People Want to Live in Indonesia’s New Capital?
By James Guild
Despite the government's expansive vision, purpose-built, concept-driven projects like Nusantara have a poor track record of success.
March 07, 2023
Why Vietnam’s State-Owned Electric Utility EVN is in Financial Trouble
By James Guild
According to recent reports, the utility is posting huge losses and may run out of cash as early as May.
March 01, 2023
Breaking Down Singapore’s 2023 Budget
By James Guild
The city-state's economic mandarins are signaling a return to normalcy after the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 21, 2023
Are Foreign Investors Returning to Southeast Asia in 2023?
By James Guild
With regional financial markets less dependent than ever on foreign capital, a lot less is hanging on the question than in years past.
February 14, 2023
Indonesia and Malaysia Saw Strong Economic Growth in 2022
By James Guild
Last year saw several Southeast Asian economies bounce back from the distortions and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 08, 2023
Where Are Southeast Asia’s Tech Companies Headed?
By James Guild
There is a wide gap between the performance of leading tech firms and the wider economies of the region.
January 31, 2023
The Philippines’ Post-Pandemic Economy Is Booming
By James Guild
The country's economy has rebounded from its COVID-19 recession, posting a growth rate of 7.6 percent in 2022.
January 24, 2023
Sun Cable Places Clean Energy Export Plans On Hold
By James Guild
The company had hoped to provide nearly half of Singapore’s clean energy imports in the coming decades.
January 17, 2023
Southeast Asia’s Cement Industrial Complex
By James Guild
The economics of cement production, particularly in emerging markets, are closely entwined with both politics and climate policy.