scholarly journals BATTLE FOR SUPERMACY IN ASIA PACIFIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 149-166
Author(s):  
Majid Ali Noonari ◽  
Muhammad Sadiq ◽  
Muhammad Naveed Qaisar
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Major Competitor ◽  
Trading Routes ◽  
Global Powers

Asia Pacific region is one of the prominent region for the global powers due to its strategic importance as the major trading routes. Japan, India, Australia, China, and South Korea and ASEAN holds the prominent position in the region. The researchers in the article discussed about the competition between the Washington and its allies with the growing power/influence of Beijing in the region. Beijing’s influence not only confined to the east of Asia but it stretched further in west under the BRI and CPEC projects as well as also with recent agreement with Tehran. The researchers have discussed the importance of China in the region as a major competitor and a balancer to the Washington power. The region is now one of the major centres of the battle for supremacy between the two major competitors Washington and Beijing. The researchers have discussed the policies carried by both the power centres in the region to gain the superiority in the region.

scholarly journals ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF ARCTIC LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS SUPPLIESTO THE ASIAN-PACIFIC REGION COUNTRIES UNDER THE END OF THE “TRADE WAR” BETWEEN THE USA AND CHINA

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (2/2020) ◽  
pp. 12-21
Author(s):  
M. V. Ulchenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Growth Rate ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
South Korea ◽  
The United States ◽  
Liquefied Natural Gas ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region

Currently, the Asia-Pacific market is a priority goal for almost all major producers of liquefied natural gas(LNG). This is due to the relatively high price that local consumers are willing to pay, as well as the accelerated growth rate of natural gas consumption. At the same time, China is the main driver of growth in demand for LNGin the world, has concluded a trade agreement with the United States, which involves the purchase of energy resources worth more than $ 52 billion over two years. Given the decline in LNG prices, as well as increased competition, the issue of the prospects for sales of Russian Arctic gas on the market of the Asia-Pacific region becomes particularly relevant.The study provides a generalized assessment of the needs of the main importers of LNG ––China, South Korea and Japan, with a planning horizon of 4–5 years. The relatively high growth rates of the economy, partial rejection of nuclear energy, struggle to improve the environmental situation, as well as the desire to diversify supply routes explain the needs of the countries in the Asia-Pacific region for additional volumes of LNGin the near future. The analysis showed that both Japan and South Korea are interested in increasing the volume of imports of Russian arctic LNG, whose key advantages over most competitors are the price and relative proximity of sales markets. At the same time, the reduction in the number of operating gas drilling rigs in the United States indicates that it will not be possible to maintain the growth rate of LNG production at the level of 2018 and 2019.

Stuck Between Two Allies

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-237
Author(s):  
Terence Roehrig
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
South Korea ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Course Of Action ◽  
Maritime Disputes

Abstract The Asia-Pacific region is home to numerous island and maritime disputes but the Dokdo/Takeshima dispute is unique in that it involves two u.s. allies placing Washington in a uncomfortable position. u.s. policy has long been that it takes no position on sovereignty and will abide by any negotiated resolution of the dispute. Yet when tensions have flared between South Korea and Japan over the issue, there have often been calls for the United States to intervene and help solve the problem. However, any u.s. attempt to exert its leverage to reach a solution would be dangerous. Instead, Washington’s best course of action is to quietly remind both sides of their common economic and security interests while helping Seoul and Tokyo to manage the dispute in a careful and judicious manner.

Factors Implementing the Adoption of IB in South Korea

2021 ◽  
pp. 114-130
Author(s):  
Jenny Hong Kim ◽  
Soo Kyoung Lee
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
School System ◽  
International Baccalaureate ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Education ◽  
Progressive Pedagogy

Adoption of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in the Asia Pacific region has accelerated at great speed in recent years, with one or more of its programs being employed in 158 countries in 5,284 schools worldwide. The growing interest of IB programs in the Asia Pacific region is largely due to its educational philosophy and progressive pedagogy that is appealing to many educators and parents who seek a high-quality education. However, various contextual and cultural factors need to be considered when it is being implemented within the national school system.

scholarly journals Smart, Sustainable, and Safe Urban Transportation Systems

2016 ◽  
pp. 408-433
Author(s):  
Hoong-Chor Chin ◽  
Yueying Wang
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Urban Sprawl ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Urban Transportation ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
The World ◽  
Proactive Measures

One of the fastest growing areas in the world is the Asia-Pacific region. With anticipated acceleration in motorization and potentially-damaging unplanned urban sprawl, the region will be threatened by problems of traffic congestion, pollution and road hazards. Several countries in the region have taken a variety of proactive measures to ensure that the urban transportation systems are designed and operated in a smart, sustainable and safe manner. This chapter identifies the policies and practices in South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore and Australia, and seeks to draw lessons from these on how transportation schemes can be implemented elsewhere in Asia.

scholarly journals The Association between Demographic Characteristics, Lifestyle Health Behaviours, and Quality of Life among Adolescents in Asia Pacific Region

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 2324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina L.T. Lee ◽  
Wai Tong Chien ◽  
Keiko Tanida ◽  
Sachi Takeuchi ◽  
Phuphaibul Rutja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Global Score ◽  
Asia Pacific Region

Background: Given the risk of physical and psychosocial health that emerge in adolescents that are continuing into adulthood, identifying and addressing early signs of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) decline provides an opportunity to ensure that young people have a healthier progression through adolescence. Aim: To investigate the association between demographic characteristics, lifestyle health behaviours, and HRQoL of adolescents who live in Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong in China, Beijing in China, Akashi in Japan, Seoul in South Korea, and Bangkok in Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional self-reported survey carried out in a sample of 2296 adolescents that were aged 9–16 years (mean= 12.0; standard deviation [SD] = 1.63) was conducted in the five cities of the Asia Pacific region between January and August 2017. Demographic characteristics, adolescent lifestyle behaviours, and HRQoL were measured with demographic questionnaire, Adolescent Lifestyle Questionnaire’s (ALQ) seven domains and Paediatric Quality of Life’s (PedsQL 4.0) global score, respectively. Mixed multilevel model (MMLM) was used to fit the data. Results: After adjusting the demographic variables, one score increase in ALQ physical participation, nutrition, social support, and identity awareness are associated with an increase in PedsQL global score. On the contrary, one score increase in ALQ health practices is associated with a decrease in the PedsQL global score. The estimated mean of PedsQL global score of South Korea, Beijing, and Japan were better, while the score of Thailand and Hong Kong were poorer. Conclusions: Differentiating the impacts of promoting health behaviours among different countries can help in better understanding the health needs of adolescents in each country, especially in the Asia Pacific region, so that adequate and relevant resources can be allocated to reduce health-risk taking behaviours among this vulnerable group for health-promoting strategies.

scholarly journals Grey System Theory in the Study of Medical Tourism Industry and Its Economic Impact

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 961 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoang-Sa Dang ◽  
Thuy-Mai-Trinh Nguyen ◽  
Chia-Nan Wang ◽  
Jen-Der Day ◽  
Thi Minh Han Dang
Keyword(s):  
System Theory ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Grey System Theory ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Cost Advantage ◽  
Grey System ◽  
Asia Pacific Region

The Asia-Pacific region is known as a favorite destination for global medical travelers due to its medical expertise, innovative technology, safety, attractive tourism destination and cost advantage in the recent decade. This study contributes to propose an approach which effectively assesses performance of medical tourism industry based on considering the economic impact factors as well as provides a conceptual framework for the industry analysis. Grey system theory is utilized as a major analyzing approach. According to that, factors impact on the sustainable development of medical tourism in Asia-Pacific region could be identified. The performance of each destination in this region was simultaneously revealed. The results presented an overall perspective of the medical tourism industry in the scope of the Asia-Pacific region, and in Taiwan particularly. Data was collected on six major destinations including Singapore, Thailand, India, South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan. The results proved that tourism sources and healthcare medical infrastructures play a crucial role in promoting the healthcare travel industry, while cost advantage and marketing effectiveness were less considered. In addition, performance analyse indicated that Thailand has a good performance and stands in the top ranking, followed by Malaysia, India, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, respectively. The revenue of Taiwan has increased slowly in the last six years, with a market worth approximately NT$20.5 billion, and the number of medical travelers is expected to increase to 777,523 by 2025. The findings of this study are expected to provide useful information for the medical tourism industry and related key players in strategic planning.

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