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Bangladesh: A 'New Sense of Urgency,' Post-Tragedy

Asia 21 Fellow Ejaj Ahmad describes what needs to happen in order to prevent future catastrophes in his country's garment industry. more

Nandan Nilekani: Technology and Development (Complete)

Nandan Nilekani and Ajay Chhibber discuss some of the ways modern technology is helping India accelerate its development. more

Myanmar: Looking Past Sanctions

Zaw Oo, Anoop Singh, and Suzanne DiMaggio assess what steps need to be taken next to bolster Myanmar's economy. more

Myanmar's Economic Outlook (Complete)

An international panel of experts looks at the transition underway in Myanmar, highlighting the country's economic and political outlook. more

Stiglitz: Inequality as a Threat to Growth and Stability

Joseph Stiglitz discusses the threat rising inequality poses to stability and growth, and outlines how both China and the U.S. are responding (or not) to that threat, more

Joseph Stiglitz: Inequality and Future Prosperity (Complete)

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz discusses the causes and impacts of income inequality and assesses Asia's rising economies. more

Kent Kedl: Doing Business in China

Kent Kedl, greater China and north Asia managing director for global risk consultancy Control Risks, describes the biggest challenges Western companies face in China. more
Yale professor Stephen Roach talks at Asia Society in New York on March 27, 2013. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Video: Stephen Roach's 5 Keys to Maintaining China's Economy

In a lively discussion with China bear Jim Chanos, economist (and China bull) Stephen Roach notes the key areas of reform he thinks China will implement to continue on a succesful path for growth. more

Roach: Five Steps China Needs to Maintain Its Economy

Economist Stephen Roach offers five specific recommendations for China's rulers. more

China Short and Long (Complete)

Stephen Roach and Jim Chanos debate whether the Chinese economy is headed for a crash. more