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Kurt Tong, managing partner at Washington-based consultancy The Asia Group, suggested the U.S. was hoping to focus on commercial success stories rather than tariffs and trade control measures. Now, however, he expects Trump to present a...

The International Monetary Fund urged Japan to keep the consumption tax cut targeted and temporary, warning on Wednesday that high and persistent debt levels leave its economy “exposed to a range of shocks.” “‘Responsible, proactive fiscal...

“The mood isn’t gloomy but it’s modest. People are spending on moments, not making life-changing purchases,” says Han Lin, China Country Director, The Asia Group. Interview Observations:   1) Is Lunar New Year spending showing that...

The Indian government seems to be drawing a distinction between export-focused platforms and consumer-facing Chinese apps, said George Chen, partner and co-chair of the digital practice at The Asia Group, a Washington-based consultancy that advises companies...

“As more countries adopt the yuan for investment and capital-raising, Beijing gains the ability to direct capital toward its strategic priorities – making currency liberalisation a tool of geopolitical influence,” said Han Lin, China Country Director...

Japanese voters have handed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful mandate, delivering her ruling coalition a crushing victory in Sunday’s (Feb 8) lower house election. The nation’s political scene has been marred in recent years by...

“From their perspective, the LDP had become too moderate under the last two prime ministers,” said Rintaro Nishimura, a Tokyo-based senior associate at The Asia Group, a consulting firm. Her policy direction, though, remains unclear. She...

9fin’s Asia editor Richard Macauley was joined by Akihiro Tsuchiya, senior advisor at The Asia Group and former senior MOF official (Japan), as well as David Boling, principal at The Asia Group and former deputy assistant...