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Economy
Getting Out of Afghanistan’s Opium Quagmire
By Maha Siddiqui
The longevity of the Taliban’s opium ban hinges on a multifaceted approach.
Amid Panama Port Sale, China Demands Patriotism From Its Private Sector
By Chauncey Jung
The Chinese government frequently demands that businesses prove their political loyalty – even at the cost of their own financial interests.
The AI Superpower Rivalry: A Zero-sum Game Between China and the United States?
By Dingding Chen, Yingfan Chen, and Runyu Huang
Reducing the rivalry to a simplistic “who’s winning” frame overlooks its complexity: The future of AI will be defined by multiple specialized and adaptable systems, not a single dominant architecture.
Indonesian Finance Minister Denies Resignation Rumors After Market Plunge
By Sebastian Strangio
The Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index plunged more than 7 percent, forcing it to suspend trading for the first time since 2020.
Are Investors Pulling Out of Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Across the region, international markets are responding to the growing level of uncertainty and risk in the global economy.
Southeast Asia’s Quest for Digital Sovereignty
By Vishal Rana and Govand Khalid Azeez
Data is the oil of the 21st century, and Southeast Asia risks pumping its reserves into foreign tanks. The need for the region to develop its own technological infrastructure has never been more pressing.
How the US Aid Freeze Shook up the Geopolitics of Nepal’s Power Trade
By Mahesh Ganguly and Raza Siddiqui
The Trump administration froze a $500 million grant to Nepal, changing the calculus of the China-India-U.S. tug of war over its power sector.
China’s 2 Sessions: Slow Growth Collides With Tech Supremacy
By Stefanie Kam
China faces a paradox: structural challenges and slowing growth associated with the old economy, and a high-tech, globally competitive industrial sector in the new economy.
Trying to Understand the Logic (If Any) of Thailand’s 10,000 Baht Handout
By Tita Sanglee
The debate surrounding the "digital wallet" stimulus is now less about whether it’s a good or bad idea and more about just how much damage it will do.
The Untold Stories of Peshawar’s Gemstone Market at Namak Mandi
By Faryal Khan
Pakistan’s largest and most important gemstone and mineral market is deeply intertwined with the region’s borders, conflict, and undocumented economies.
Myanmar’s Economy Shrank 2 Percent in Year to March, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
With the civil war showing no sign of ending, the country's economic prospects will remain "bleak" in 2025-26.
Uzbekistan, Pakistan Expanding Trade Amid Connectivity Challenges
By Alouddin Komilov
Despite strong mutual interest in deepening investment and trade relations, logistical bottlenecks and high transportation costs pose challenges.
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