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Economy
How Iran Sees the China-US Trade War
By Jack Roush
Iranian analysts believe a renewed China-U.S. trade war could harm Iran’s economic lifeline – but also see potential opportunity in global polarization.
Beyond the Miracle: Inequality in South Korea’s New Economy
By Soeun Jeon
From soaring household debt to entrenched labor dualism, inequality – not innovation – has become the defining feature of South Korea’s new economy.
What Underlies High US Tariffs on Bangladesh
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Dhaka’s trade deficit with the US is smaller than that of Vietnam. Yet it has been slapped with a higher tariff rate.
US Solar Manufacturers Seek New Tariffs on Imports From India, Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
Previous tariffs have prompted Chinese manufacturers to shift their operations to Indonesia and Laos, while low-cost Indian solar imports are also on the rise.
Can Rapidus Achieve Japan’s Semiconductor Revival?
By Atsushi Sumikawa
The public-private joint venture will have to overcome three hurdles to realize the country’s long-abandoned dream.
Trump’s Tariffs and the Risk of Reverse Friendshoring
By Thiago de Aragao
Under pressure from U.S. tariffs and protectionism, what if firms, rather than moving away from China, begin repositioning themselves closer to it?
Geopolitical Risk and Investment Uncertainty in Asia
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Judith Jacob.
China’s H1 Economic Data Was Encouraging, But It’s Not Out of the Woods Yet
By Rahul Pandey
While the economy remained stable in the first half of 2025, internal pressures like stagnant consumption, falling property prices, and a low consumption-to-GDP ratio persist.
The Digital Silk Road in the Gulf: Navigating Risks Amid China-US Rivalry
By Binghua Lu, Qianlin Zhang, and Dingding Chen
The Gulf region represents a convergence of regional instability and great power rivalry, with Chinese high-tech exports caught in the crossfire.
As Deadline Approaches, Trump Announces Tariff Deal With Indonesia
By Sebastian Strangio
The agreement bears a close similarity to the deal that the U.S. president announced with Vietnam in early July, but a lot of details remain unclear.
Trump Is Reshaping Southeast Asia’s Future. Does He Realize That?
By Robert Law
Trump and his team appear to pay little attention to the region, but whether by accident or design his policies are fundamentally altering Southeast Asia’s trajectory.
Why Indonesia Now Has Two State-Owned Investment Funds
By James Guild
Danantara and the Indonesia Investment Authority differ considerably in terms of their function within Indonesia's political economy.
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