Topic
Economy
The Global AI Market No One Is Watching
By Sarosh Nagar and Sergio Imparato
Why the world should pay attention to Southeast Asia's AI race.
Laos and Cambodia Don’t Include Scam Industries in Their GDP Data. Should They?
By David Hutt
As strange as it sounds, it is not unusual for nations to include criminal activities in their official economic reports.
The Taliban’s Make-or-Break Push for Agricultural Self-Sufficiency
By Patrick Yeager
Agricultural plans are a critical part of the Taliban’s efforts to win the support of regional powers, diversify revenue streams, expand domestic control, and improve livelihoods across the country.
How Can Bangladesh Recover Assets Stolen During Awami League Rule?
By A K M Wahiduzzaman
The interim government should work with other governments to impose targeted sanctions against suspected money launderers and freeze their assets.
Indonesia Officially Lodges Application to Join Trans-Pacific Trade Pact
By Sebastian Strangio
Jakarta hopes that membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership will help broaden the markets for its exports.
China Is Gobbling up Chile’s Energy Sector
By Martin Brown
Chile is one of many Latin American countries where Chinese investment has quietly come to dominate key industries.
Rice Prices in North Korea Surge to New Highs in September
By Seulkee Jang
Reduced domestic production and imports are leading to scarce market supplies, driving up North Korean food prices.
EU China Policy Under von der Leyen 2.0
By Valeria Fappani and Blanca Marabini San Martín
Meet the new commissioners who will shape the EU’s interactions with China for the next five years.
A Growing Sense of Urgency: Is This Beijing’s Economic Reckoning?
By Lizzi C. Lee
Liquidity isn’t enough – China needs fiscal action and structural overhaul for a sustainable recovery.
Is Indonesia’s Middle Class Really Shrinking?
By James Guild
Given the lack of universal definitions, measuring a country's middle-class can be a complicated business.
Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal and ‘The Siege Within’
By Luke Hunt
A new book by Leslie Lopez details the unfolding of one of the world's largest financial scandals.
India’s Technology Engagement Strategy: Beyond the Quad
By Trisha Ray
While India's tech engagements may seem transactional and at times contradictory, they are deeply pragmatic, which is what makes it an attractive partner.