Many in Asia have escaped poverty, but capital continues to flow disproportionately to the tiny elite. The top 1 per cent now own 50.4 per cent of global wealth; that is, 1 per cent of the world’s population own more than the remaining 99 per cent. Systemic favouritism for the rich, along with the worsening plight of the poor, mandates immediate policy attention.

http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/asias-problem-with-wealth-inequality

“Asia’s problem with wealth inequality.” The Straits Times (Singapore), 22 Oct 2015, with Asit K. Biswas.

http://thediplomat.com/2015/10/asias-wealth-inequality-problem/

“Asia’s Wealth Inequality Problem” The Diplomat, 23 Oct 2015, with Asit K. Biswas.

NUS news page:

http://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news/asias-problem-with-wealth-inequality/