The Leaderboard: Danny Russel

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Who is he? Daniel R. Russel, better known as Danny, is currently serving as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asian Affairs on the White House National Security Staff (NSS).  From 2009 to 2011, he was the…

Social Unrest from India’s Demographic Dividend

By Camille Danvers In the 1960s, the baby boomer generation shook the U.S., advocating social and political changes on an unprecedented scale.  Today, India is facing a similar situation as an emerging educated and young middle class expects more transparency…

The Leaderboard: Le Thi Thu Thuy

Who is she? Le Thi Thu Thuy is the CEO and vice chairwoman of Vingroup Joint Stock Company, Vietnam’s largest real estate company. She joined Vingroup in 2008 and became CEO in June 2012 at the age of 39. Previously,…

The Leaderboard: Enrique K. Razon, Jr.

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Who is he? Enrique “Ricky”  Razon, Jr. is the third richest man in the Philippines, with a net worth of $3.6 billion according to Forbes. He is the CEO and chairman of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), a Manila-listed…

Malaysia: Asia’s Top Investor in Africa?

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By Tianyi Wang & Andy Lim On March 25 the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released a report, “The Rise of BRICS FDI and Africa.” Published during China’s new President Xi Jinping’s first visit to Africa and before…

By the Numbers: Tracking Southeast Asia’s Billionaires

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Southeast Asia now has more billionaires than ever, as the region continues to grow at a fast pace. Like wealthy individuals everywhere, Southeast Asian billionaires are politically connected, trying to influence their home economies, and are pushing their influence beyond…