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    High Stakes: Kidnapping in Macau

    Due to an increase in kidnappings over gambling debts in Macau, major hotels andcasinos have shown an interest in KR insurance policies to guard against the legal liability associated with such incidents, writes Mandira Bagwandeen.

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    Who's Watching Whom? Terrorism in South Africa

    While the latest alert issued by the US Embassy in Pretoria has many concerned about the terrorist threat in the country, the warning has also raised questions around South Africa's capability to counter any future threat, writes Gabrielle Reid.

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    The Price of Freedom: Ransom Reform in the US

    Despite claims by the media that the recent directive on kidnappings legalises privateransom payments to terrorist groups in the US, it seems that the policy has sidestepped the issue, writes Lara Sierra-Rubia.

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    Japanese Security Reforms: Allowing the JSDF to Flex its Muscles

    Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, has sought to implement security reforms that will allow the country's defence forces to assume a more prominent role in regional and international peace and security matters. However, an expanded and more robust defence force could heighten the risks for Japanese businesses and nationals abroad, writes Mandira Bagwandeen.… 

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    Game On: Southeast Asia's Growing Mobile Gaming Industry

    Southeast Asia is capturing the attention of mobile game developers, due to a young population and improvements in telecommunication infrastructure networks. Despite e-payment difficulties and language and cultural barriers, the demand for mobile games is set to increase, writes Mandira Bagwandeen.

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    Alibaba Looks West

    As Alibaba increases its presence in the US, what questions does it raise about the company's overall strategy in the country? Asks Anna Beare.

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    Indonesia Rising

    Indonesia, one of the largest economies in Southeast Asia, is taking steps to lure foreign investors, writes Anna Beare.

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    Precious Cargo: Oil Tanker Hijackings in Southeast Asia

    A resurgence in organised hijackings of small fuel tankers in Southeast Asian waters not only highlights a growing sophistication of piracy in the region but also suggests that counter piracy operations are facing several challenges, writes Mandira Bagwandeen.

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    Business as Usual? Elections in Central Asia

    Presidents Nursultan Nazarbayev and Islam Karimov's recent electoral victories in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan were expected. While business seems to be continuing as usual in these countries, the succession question is becoming increasingly important, especially in light of socio-economic challenges and broader geopolitical dynamics, writes Saif Islam.…