Philanthropy

Ruth A. Shapiro says that governments in the region must send strong signals that they value philanthropy through tax incentives and other policies. This could encourage a more systematic approach to giving and spark innovation in the social sector. The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society has just released its inaugural Doing Good Index, which

Hong Kong outperforms larger markets in its donations, thanks to vivid memories of past poverty, belief in the life-changing power of education, and faith in the rule of law that many other Asian economies lack. The Charity Aid Foundation recently released its annual World Giving Index. To collect data for the survey, people are asked

Anxiety about the gap between rich and poor has spread to Asia. Rising joblessness led South Koreans to replace the dominant Saenuri Party in April. Even in the Philippines, with the healthiest economic growth since 1970, voters rejected the ruling elite in favor of the anti-establishment Rodrigo Duterte, who campaigned on profanity-laced vows to cut