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Increased digital connectivity of financial technology is on the rise in Asia, but its future depends on how security, financial inclusion, financial risks and regulation will be addressed. #Chinesefintech #Asiangrowth https://t.co/TnqBKTmv8h

While being a hegemon is not easy, China’s leaders can still do much more to take a virtuous approach to power in the Mekong region #Chinesesoftpower #Mekongdiplomacy

China and Russia's recent joint air operation in Northeast Asia shows their partnership is not just a paper tiger. https://t.co/oM8ZrjfyN9 @ArtyomLukin #RussiaChinaRelations #SouthKorea

While the Vietnamese government does repress dissent, it often tolerates and responds positively to political criticism. #VietnamSpeaks #Democratisation https://t.co/vVDbsij1Yi

What explains India’s lacklustre manufacturing performance? #Indianmanufacturing #Indiandevelopment #MakeinIndia https://t.co/m3NsQ2NRo4

G2 not G20. That's how #ANUExpert @stothehiro saw the Osaka meeting, with a ‘might is right’ approach from the US & China trumping rules that would protect middle powers. @FinancialReview #G20Summit #G20 @AJRC_ANU @asiapacific @ANUCrawford

Despite his determination, constitutional change may be out of Abe's reach. https://t.co/bhrZ4RfJb4

Here are the top 3 @east_asia_forum posts from last week. Follow for more in-depth peer reviewed analysis on the region #economics #policy #foreignaffairs

It is a myth that Hambantota port was ceded to China because Sri Lanka faced problems paying back Chinese loans, write Dushni Weerakoon and Sisira Jayasuriya. #China #SriLanka #debt

A new economic agenda may revive Aung San Suu Kyi’s re-election prospects for 2020. @NaingKoNK #Myanmar #MyanmarEconomy #AungSanSuuKyi https://t.co/Llpg48wxmf

Renowned @SheilaSmithCFR discuses US policy in Asia for 2018 and implications for regional stability. https://t.co/NORCoSIXJB #ForeignAffairs #Security

Reversing Cambodia’s democratic drift by Doctoral Candidate's @KimkongH from University of Queensland @POLSISEngage and @VarVeasna at @UNSWCanberra https://t.co/CUoUumIIoj #Cambodia #Democracy #Politics

"Imagine that the editorial page of The New York Times suddenly shifted dramatically rightward and columnists critical of US President Donald Trump were ousted and replaced by sycophantic pundits." Jeff Kingston on ethics of Japanese Media https://t.co/ORJS4eAWpI #Japan #Media

Here are the top 3 East Asia Forum pieces from last week. Follow @east_asia_forum for the latest updates on #policy in #Asia for #economics, #InternationalRelations, #PublicPolicy and #ForeignPolicy news

Is Japan up to leading WTO reform? #Japan #Leadership #WTO #WorldTradeOrganization #reform #policy https://t.co/TsEDV12w4x

The prospect of competition in the Indian Ocean is increasing along with China's naval capabilities. But Indian policymakers are in no rush to meet the challenge. #India #IndianOcean #Navy #Defence #China https://t.co/suZRskNaB7

Shifts towards #autocracy in #Mekong countries has significant implications at a time when #China seeks to expand its influence in the region, writes @khacgiang #politics https://t.co/Y2r4pCJBBt

Here is @east_asia_forum top 3 articles from last week:

Our partner @east_asia_forum predicted in March that #Hanoi #VietNam would be the ideal location for the second #TrumpKimSummit between the #UnitedStates and #NorthKorea. Thank you @NUSingapore 's Vu Minh Khuong for the accurate analysis! #ForeignPolicy