There has been a growing interest in public-private partnerships (PPPs) worldwide in recent years, being a popular way of procuring public-sector infrastructure. This alliance is gaining momentum at a time regional economies face increasing budgetary pressures resulting from the weaker price of oil. Most examples of successful PPPs are in transportation, housing, roads, public parks and others. So the PPPs …

Foreign ministers from the ten Southeast Asian countries said Saturday that they were “seriously concerned” by recent developments in the South China Sea. China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea has shown few signs of easing, with Beijing positioning a surface to air missile system on Woody Island, one of the disputed Paracel Islands in the northern half of the …

In a battle against declining economic outcomes, China is attempting to regain a semblance of control by changing existing policies and halting pessimistic statements in the media. The task is overwhelming and endless, as new measures appear to have little effect in the face of declining growth, capital flight, and rising anxiety. Still, Beijing is fighting a downturn on several …