Economy

While India's growth figures are attractive to Japanese investors considering long-term strategies, there is a challenge in converting this interest into short-term investment plans.

There has been much talk of a perceived slowdown in BRI lending, but African leaders are still looking to China to advance development goals.

The Thai government is hoping to maintain the upward trajectory of EV sales while reducing pressure on its budget.

A large Uzbek delegation visited Kabul over the weekend, with trade and transit issues under discussion.

Protests erupted over the weekend after the industry association offered to increase the monthly minimum wage to $90, far short of the $208 demanded by workers.

The latest U.S. restrictions on China's semiconductor industry aim to plug loopholes, but will create new ones in turn.

Sky-high recruitment fees and debts for migrant workers lurk behind the Taiwanese firms supplying multinational satellite, electronic, and car companies. 

Investors want high returns to be had in emerging markets, but they also want to lower their risk of exposure. Often, the state is the one expected to “de-risk” the investment.

Located near India’s southern tip and just 10 nautical miles from the international shipping route, the port could attract huge container ships.

The ruling Lao People's Revolutionary Party has grossly mishandled the economy, but there is no political alternative – at least for now.

After years of safety problems, ArcelorMittal confirms its in talks to transfer ownership to Kazakhstan. But a change of ownership won’t necessarily make mining any safer. 

The Indian government has oscillated between a non-regulatory approach, to foster innovation, and a more cautious one, with an emphasis on mitigating user harm.