Topic
Economy
August 13, 2020
Japanese Firm Behind Catastrophic Oil Spill Pledges Compensation
By Thisanka Siripala
As Mauritius battles to contain the spread of oil, putting a price on the potentially irreversible environmental impact will inevitably raise questions.
August 13, 2020
EU Slaps Duties on Cambodia Exports Over Rights Concerns
By Associated Press
The decision hits the "Everything But Arms" — or EBA — program that Cambodia has with the EU.
August 11, 2020
Corruption and the Fruits of Kleptocracy: The Saga of the Karimova Sisters Continues
By Ian J. Lynch
For every international pariah like Gulnara Karimova, there are far more kleptocrats who remain free and able to indulge in the high life.
August 10, 2020
Taxing Times in Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Brights spots and where to put your spare cash amid the pandemic.
August 10, 2020
Will Tajikistan Ever Join the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Umida Hashimova
If Uzbekistan enters the EAEU, Tajikistan will have little choice but to follow.
August 08, 2020
China’s Stake in Bangladesh Is Overplayed
By Adam Pitman
The China-India conflict has inspired more paternalism against Bangladesh’s rapidly developing economy.
August 07, 2020
Despite Pandemic Slump, Foreign Buyers Maintain Share in New Zealand Housing Market
By Joshua Mcdonald
The New Zealand housing market slumps by 30 percent but foreign buyers maintain their market share.
August 07, 2020
The New US Cyber Policy Has Serious Bite for Chinese Firms
By Chauncey Jung
Mike Pompeo’s announcement will hit Chinese internet companies at their most vulnerable spots.
August 03, 2020
COVID-19 Pushes South Korea Into Recession
By Troy Stangarone
Despite its capable handling of the pandemic overall, South Korea has not been able to escape the global economic fallout.
August 01, 2020
Australia to Make Google, Facebook Pay for News Content
By Associated Press
According to Australia’s treasurer, “the future of the Australian media landscape is at stake with these changes.”
July 31, 2020
Are Australians Buying Chinese Goods Produced With Forced Labor?
By Joshua Mcdonald
After recent reports laid out evidence that Uyghurs were being sent to work in factories around China after detention, Australian governments are reviewing some contracts.
July 31, 2020
The Internationalization of China’s Currency in Indonesia
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
The RMB is gradually making inroads in Indonesia.
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