Economy

The Taliban government must acknowledge the potential loss of international aid and cash shipments next year, and focus on identifying alternative ways to support livelihoods.

Malé is hoping for a bailout from New Delhi after credit rating agencies downgraded the country’s debt over a high risk that it could default on an Islamic bond.

The Taliban’s interim government has boasted about its economic success, but few Afghans are feeling a positive impact.

Insights from Elisabeth Braw.

The country's retail market is not as weak as the move might suggest.

The Australian government has a keen motivation to incentivize the emergence of new industries that will protect its standards of living and advance its strategic position. 

By supporting South Korea’s renewable energy development, the U.S. could strengthen a critical ally’s AI and chip industry, which is a step toward building collective resilience.

With production stagnating, Jakarta's increasing use of palm oil for biodiesel production could lead to shortages in the global market.

Jakarta has successfully encouraged foreign firms to invest in nickel processing facilities in the country. Now its own firms are looking for a greater piece of the action.

For decades, hawkish economic policy was a hallmark of the LDP. Then Abe Shinzo changed the game with “Abenomics.”

South Korea’s current dominance in semiconductor manufacturing will depend on how well it retains its existing talent and how effectively it develops new talent in this field.

Indonesia is considering forcing imports of certain goods to transit through ports in its east – necessitating a lengthy and expensive trip to consumer hubs.