Looking to Asia with a global mindset

Looking to Asia

This is a selection of books on ASEAN (Mekong Region), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), China and India, curated for the Eye on Asia Forum 2021 on 3 and 4 March. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list. More information about the forum can be found at the Eye on Asia Events page.

Books on ASEAN (Mekong Region)

Globalization and development in the Mekong economies

This book examines some of the opportunities and threats to continued globalisation faced by 4 countries in the Mekong Region: Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. In addition, it looks at the reforms undertaken by these countries to open up their economies and recommends the future steps that they can take to continue the reform process.

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Vietnam’s economic entities in transition

This book analyses the economic activity in Vietnam, focusing on various types of entities from large state-owned enterprises and listed companies to micro entrepreneurs in villages, and their transition in the past decades. It also covers 3 specific sectors in Vietnam- garment, motorcycle and banking.

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Greater Mekong Subregion: From geographical to socio-economic integration

With its rich agriculture, natural resources and vast energy resources, the Greater Mekong Subregion is seen as a new frontier of growth in Southeast Asia. This book examines the economic, social and political developments in the subregion and identifies some of the emerging opportunities and challenges facing its transition towards a market-driven economy.

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Books on the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Dubai- The epicenter of modern innovation: A guide to implementing innovation strategies

Dubai- The Epicenter of Modern Innovation provides a roadmap for the successful implementation of innovation for companies and businesses in the United Arab Emirates, and more specifically in Dubai. In addition, it showcases some of the innovation-related successes that are leading to Dubai’s rise as the hub of innovation in the Middle East.

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From oil to knowledge: Transforming the United Arab Emirates into a knowledge-based economy

The United Arab Emirates is shifting its economic structure away from a heavy reliance on oil and hydrocarbons towards a knowledge-based economy. From Oil to Knowledge examines how the country strives to transform itself into a leader in the arenas of science, technology and innovation to drive its success in the global economy.

Entrepreneurship in the Arab world: Ten case studies

This collection of case-studies showcases the experiences of ten entrepreneurial ventures from the Arab world, including a case study from the United Arab Emirates. Through this ebook, readers can learn about the localised strategic, managerial, marketing, and innovative practices which create unique challenges and opportunities in the Arab region.

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Books on China

Young China hand

Be inducted into the world of private equity in China through this nail-biting suspense thriller, which has an Ivy-league educated protagonist from Singapore matching (and losing) wits against his nemesis, a veteran duck farmer-turned CEO in China. Witten by authors who have lived and worked for over a decade in China, this book delivers insights to how real business is done in China.

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Has China won? The Chinese challenge to American primacy

The defining geopolitical contest of the 21st century is between China and the United States. In Has China Won?, diplomat and scholar Kishore Mahbubani looks at the fault lines in their relationship, analyses the risk of their confrontation, and provides an appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses between the 2 world powers.

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Dealing with China: An insider unmasks the new economic superpower

In Dealing with China, Henry Paulson draws on his access to and experience with contemporary China’s political and business elite to look at how China became an economic superpower in the world today and how the United States can engage China. He also discusses how foreigners can do business, tap on opportunities and compete with China.

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Books on India

India grows at night: A liberal case for a strong state

India Grows at Night touches on the strength and motivation of the Indian society, seen through the country’s steady economic growth and private sector development despite weak governance. The book also explores how India would be like if there were more support for and cooperation between private enterprises and the government in the country.

India in the 21st century: What everyone needs to know

Portioned into general topics and structured using questions you and I would ask about India, this book provides a rich account of India’s history, society, politics, economy and more. Those interested in understanding contemporary India would find this book a concise and useful primer for getting to know India on a deeper level.

Superfast primetime ultimate nation: The relentless invention of modern India

In this title, Adam Roberts, the Economist’s former South Asia correspondent, provides vivid insights into the problems and promises of a fast-growing India. He spent five years travelling the length and breadth of the country and interviewing people from all walks of life to understand how India can become a truly great economic power, more influential abroad and stable at home.

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Last updated on February 2021