scholarly journals Russia and Myanmar – Friends in Need?

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludmila Lutz-Auras
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Great Powers ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Open Door ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Limited Partnership ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
The Relationship

To date, few political scientists have researched the political, economic, and social relationships between Russia and Myanmar. The two countries, which at first glance may seem to have little in common, have intensified their cooperation in recent years. This article explores the ties between the two countries, not only the historical development and the dimensions of the relationship, but it also examines the current advantages and disadvantages of the relationship. Is Myanmar Russia's open door to the region in order for it to become a significant player in the Asia-Pacific region? Can Russia provide a ‘counterbalance’ for the smaller Southeast Asian countries against the great powers such as China and India? Will this relationship be a pivotal one for both countries in the future, or will it remain a limited partnership, restricted to particular interests?

3. Neoliberalism in the Asia-Pacific region

2021 ◽  
pp. 51-78
Author(s):  
Manfred B. Steger ◽  
Ravi K. Roy
Keyword(s):  
Developmental State ◽  
State Model ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Economic Systems ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
China And India ◽  
Economic Developments ◽  
Political Economic

‘Neoliberalism in the Asia-Pacific region’ traces the evolution of neoliberalism in the Asia-Pacific Region, looking at the economic developments of Japan, China, and India. It should be noted that in Asian countries, the market-oriented ideas of liberalization, deregulation, and privatization had to contend with an opposing dynamic of state interventionism and economic centralism. Ultimately, neoliberalism in the Asia-Pacific Region evolved within highly differentiated political-economic systems that were rooted in a regional developmental state model. Different nations have found unique ways of entering an increasingly globalized marketplace. Once these Asian governments adapted neoliberalism to meet their specific needs, they scarcely hesitated to incorporate suitable portions of an economic nationalist programme.

Antecedents of work readjustment of professional returnees: evidence from Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-72
Author(s):  
Hung Trong Hoang ◽  
Nga Thi Thuy Ho
Keyword(s):  
Home Country ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Overseas Work ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors influencing work readjustment of Vietnamese returnees who used to study and/or work in a developed country and are currently working in different positions in their home country. Design/methodology/approach Data for this study were collected through a survey of 433 returnees using both paper-based and online surveys. Multiple regression was used to test the relationships in the model. Findings The findings show that while the length of time spent overseas, work expectations and subjective norm significantly affect work readjustment, the influences of age, gender and length of time since return on work readjustment are not supported. Practical implications The findings provide useful insights for home country government and managers of returnees developing repatriation programs that help returnees deal with the issue of poor work readjustment. Originality/value Empirical studies on cross-cultural re-entry adjustment of both self-initiated repatriates and international students are scarcely investigated. Most prior studies focused on individual factors (such as gender, age, duration in overseas and since return), research on the effect of work expectation on work readjustment is still scant. Most prior studies focused on examining the relationship between work expectation and work readjustment of company repatriates, however, this relationship in the context of returnees, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, has not been investigated. Furthermore, this study is the first to examine the influence of subjective norm on work readjustment of returnees.

scholarly journals Studying the Relationship between Japanese Firms' Corporate Health and Results

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 236-242
Author(s):  
Foo See Liang ◽  
Shaakalya Pathak
Keyword(s):  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Financial Health ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Japanese Firms ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
The Relationship

Japan is a key leading economy in the Asia Pacific region. This study examines the relationship between the financial health, as measured by the Altman Z-Score, and corporate performance, as measured by the Return on Equity (ROE), of listed manufacturing companies in this market (the Tokyo Stock Exchange). A linear regression has been conducted between these variables to determine the magnitude and direction of their relationships. The trends of Z-Scores over a five-year period have also been analysed. The analysis covers the period from 2013 to 2017 (inclusive) and yields a statistically positive correlation between ROE and the Z-Score for the market. Japan registered moderate-to-strong mean and median Z-Scores. These findings further support the strong economic position of this market as an Asian giant.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between NATO and Russia Through the Prism of Mutual Cooperation and Confrontation

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Elena Temelkovska-Anevska
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
United States Foreign Policy ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Global Player ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
The Arab Spring ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this paper is to analyze the relationship between NATO and Russia, to explain the historical background of their relationship, to detect challenges of their relation and to specify the potential future areas of cooperation. Some of their policy objectives are overlapping, so the cooperation enables them to accomplish these important objectives. Although NATO became the most powerful military international organization in the world, over the years, it confronts strategic challenges and dilemmas divided in two groups: existing and new. These challenges included Russia’s aspiration for dominance, developments in Afghanistan, terrorism as an international risk, the Arab Spring, China as a global player and turn of the United States foreign policy toward the Asia-pacific region. This paper will focus on one of these challenges: Russia’s ambitions for dominance and its influence on NATO-Russia relationship, identifying specific areas and issues of cooperation and confrontation. In the foreseeable future, NATO needs to focus on challenges and developments of a strategic importance for the Alliance, such as the innovative efforts for enhanced relationships, limited missions, operations and a realistic combination of solutions that can serve the principles and values of all NATO allies, including the most influential.

scholarly journals Arah Kebijakan Kerja Sama Pertanian Indonesia di Kawasan Asia Pasifik

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
NFN Hermanto
Keyword(s):  
International Cooperation ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
East Asian ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Technical Cooperation ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

<p>In the current globalization era, it can no longer be inevitable the importance of cooperation among countries to realize peace and mutual prosperity. One of the growing international collaborations in the Asia Pacific region is Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). The idea of the agricultural cooperation importance is one of the efforts to respond to various challenges in free trade and globalization era where each country in the Asia Pacific region has its advantages and disadvantages. This paper aims to describe the readiness of Indonesia’s agriculture and reviewing several international cooperation that built in the Asia Pacific region. With the use of the analysis framework based on the theories of international cooperation, showed that Indonesian agricultural sector still requires effort to empowerment because dominated by the small-scale businesses with limited capital and innovative technology, respectively. Most of the agricultural export products are also still needs the exertion of increase of its competitiveness. The cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region is very prospective. Trade and investment cooperation are more open in the Asia Pacific region will open market opportunities for agricultural products Indonesia thereby potentially encourage high economic growth and to increase the standard of life of the people of Indonesia and other countries in the Asia Pacific region. To create new opportunities and new markets in the Asia Pacific region, needed the policy direction covering four interrelated matters, namely how to improve access of agricultural commodity markets, increase investment, develop technical cooperation and strengthen diplomacy function as a factor of facilitating Indonesia facilitators in facing many agriculture collaborations for today and the future.</p><p>Abstrak</p><p>Di era globalisasi seperti sekarang ini, tidak dapat lagi dielakkan pentingnya menjalin kerja sama antarnegara dalam rangka mewujudkan perdamaian dan kesejahteraan bersama. Salah satu kerja sama internasional yang berkembang saat ini di kawasan Asia Pasifik adalah <em>Association of South East Asian Nations</em> (ASEAN) dan <em>Asia Pasific Economic </em>Coorperation (APEC). Pemikiran akan pentingnya menjalin kerja sama, khususnya di bidang pertanian merupakan salah satu upaya merespon berbagai tantangan di era globalisasi dimana masing-masing negara di kawasan Asia Pasifik memiliki kelebihan dan kekurangannya. Tulisan ini bertujuan menganalisis kesiapan pertanian Indonesia serta mereview beberapa kerja sama internasional yang dibangun di kawasan Asia Pasifik. Dengan kerangka analisis yang didasarkan pada teori-teori kerja sama internasional, diperoleh gambaran bahwa sektor pertanian Indonesia masih memerlukan upaya pembenahan/ dan pemberdayaan karena usaha pertanian saat ini masih didominasi oleh usaha dengan skala kecil, modal yang terbatas, dan penggunaan teknologi yang masih sederhana. Sebagian besar produk ekspor pertanian juga masih memerlukan upaya peningkatan daya saing. Meskipun demikian prospek kerja sama di kawasan Asia-Pasifik sangat menjanjikan. Kerja sama perdagangan dan investasi yang lebih terbuka di kawasan Asia Pasifik akan membuka peluang pasar bagi produk pertanian Indonesia sehingga berpotensi mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi yang tinggi, serta meningkatkan standar hidup masyarakat Indonesia dan negara lainnya di kawasan Asia Pasifik. Untuk menciptakan peluang baru serta pasar baru di kawasan Asia, dibutuhkan adanya strategi mencakup empat hal yang saling terkait yakni bagaimana meningkatkan akses pasar, meningkatkan investasi, mengembangkan kerja sama teknik (<em>technical cooperation</em>) serta penguatan fungsi diplomasi pertanian sebagai faktor pelancar Indonesia dalam menghadapi berbagai kerja sama di bidang pertanian saat ini dan ke depan.</p>

The impact of multimarket contacts on bank stability in Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 336-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tu DQ Le ◽  
Son H. Tran ◽  
Liem T. Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Bank Stability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of multimarket contacts on bank stability in the Vietnamese banking system between 2006 and 2015. Design/methodology/approach The system generalized method of moments proposed by Arellano and Bover (1995) is used to examine the relationship between multimarket contacts and bank stability. Findings The findings show that multimarket contacts among Vietnamese commercial banks improve bank stability. In addition, more x-efficient banks appear to be more stable. The same is true for banks with less holding liquid assets, for those with less excessive lending, for smaller banks, for those with the greater level of intermediation and for those with a higher level of foreign ownership. Listed banks are found to be less-risk taking than unlisted banks. Originality/value This study is the first attempt to examine the relationship between multimarket contacts and bank stability in an emerging market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Empirical Analysis of Software Piracy in Asia (Japan VS. Vietnam)

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-54
Author(s):  
Xiang Fang ◽  
Sooun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Software Piracy ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
National Cultures ◽  
Income Levels ◽  
Development Stages ◽  
The World ◽  
And Gender

The piracy rate in Asia Pacific region has been historically higher than the world average since the BSA global piracy study was first conducted in 2004 (BSA/IDC Global Software Piracy Study 2013). This study aims to identify which demographic factors affect software piracy in two Asian countries, Japan and Vietnam, which have drastically different piracy rates, economic development stages, income levels, and national cultures. The statistical analysis of data reveals that among various factors, country difference, education, and gender most significantly influence software piracy. In addition, this study offers recommendations on how to curb software piracy effectively.

scholarly journals Understanding the connection of Performance and Z-Scores for Manufacturing Firms in South Korea

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Foo See Liang ◽  
Shaak Pathak
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Financial Health ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
The Relationship

South Korea is a key leading economy in the Asia Pacific region. This study examines the relationship between the financial health, as measured by the Altman Z-Score, and corporate performance, as measured by the Return on Equity (ROE), of listed manufacturing companies in this market. A linear regression has been conducted between these variables to determine the magnitude and direction of their relationships. The trends of Z-Scores over a five-year period have also been analysed. The analysis covers the period from 2013 to 2017 (inclusive) and yields a statistically positive correlation between ROE and the Z-Score for the market. South Korea registered moderate mean and median Z-Scores. These findings further support the strong economic position of this market as an Asian giant.

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