Bücher von Tan Kwan Hong

For this study and analysis of the domestic and foreign policy challenges of Thailand, the author consulted numerous Asian sources to capture a comprehensive view of the various challenges and risks faced. Political, economic and social challenges are all covered. Relevant country data and figures are also included.

This report provides an analysis of both the current and forecasted energy supply and demand balances that will accompany ASEAN's growth in the next two decades, and the various implications that will arise due to the supply-demand shift. Contemporary energy issues, such as renewable energy, nuclear energy and climate change, will be evaluated. Policy recommendations to counter national and regional energy challenges will also be discussed.

This book proposes the I-4 Initiative, a set of broad-based recommendations designed to help the US tackle ASEAN's key obstacles to economic growth, and thereby differentiating itself from other competing multilateral economic frameworks, striving to garner ASEAN's involvement. As part of the current situational analysis, this paper also touches on ASEAN's growing economic potential as well as on the viability of the Trans-Pacific Agreement (TPP) and the US-ASEAN Extended Economic Engagement (E3). A posture on how the US can balance both arrangements is also recommended.

In the research and analysis of how the future of rural banking in China will look like, the author chooses to adopt a pragmatic and policy-like approach towards the analysis of this issue. Current issues of the rural banking system are being discussed in depth, followed by a range of policy recommendations put forth that attempts to address these issues. It is the sincere wish of the author that the policies mentioned herein will be implemented for the benefit of the millions dependent on the rural banking system for their growth and livelihood.