Topic
Economy
Maintenance Work Brings Down Oil Production at Kazakhstan’s Kashagan
By Catherine Putz
Despite Kazakhstan’s efforts to reschedule the Kashagan maintenance, the drop in production conveniently forces Astana to meet commitments it has made to OPEC+ to reduce oil production.
Leveling the Playing Field for Streaming Services in the Philippines
By Rocco Cartusciello
A new VAT on digital services, including streaming services like Netflix, could have unintended consequences.
Beijing’s Potential Retaliation Looms as EU Approves Chinese EV Tariffs
By Rakshith Shetty
China will attempt to punish the states that held firm on the tariffs, while sparing those that switched positions.
Chip-Sourcing: India’s Semiconductor Moonshot
By Tushar Shetty
Pranay Kotasthane and Trinh Nguyen break down India’s ambitious plans to set up its own chip manufacturing ecosystem.
What Is Ishibanomics?
By Daisuke Akimoto
New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru placed an emphasis on economic policy during his initial policy address. What's his prescription for Japan?
Cambodian Microfinance Loans Based on Rising Land Prices Point to Further NPL Increase
By David Whitehouse
According to forthcoming research, the rate of non-performing loans at the country's microfinance lenders is higher than publicly disclosed,
Indonesia, Malaysia Welcome Proposed Delay to EU Deforestation Regulation
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations have lobbied against Brussels' law, which would have increased scrutiny of their palm oil exports to European countries.
A Clash of Values: Human Rights and Environmental Standards vs. Free Trade
By Michio Ueda
Navigating the clash between human rights, environmental standards, and free trade requires a nuanced approach.
Blurred Boundaries: The Role of Chinese Companies in CCP Policy
By César Eduardo Santos
China’s advancement in the Central American region has largely been through Chinese companies – ones that are not usually considered among the main bearers of the CCP’s global influence.
Tajikistan’s Winter Electricity Rationing Starts Early
By Catherine Putz
Typically, rationing in rural areas begins in late October, but this year the state power company announced the start of restrictions on electricity in late September.
The Foreign Policy Connections of India’s Semiconductor Strategy
By Rahul Mishra and Harshit Prajapati
India’s mission to build up its semiconductor industry is closely tied to its foreign partnerships, like with the U.S. and Singapore.
US Commerce Department Imposes Duties on Southeast Asian Solar Imports
By Sebastian Strangio
Solar firms claim that Chinese companies based in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam have flooded the U.S. market and benefited from unfair government subsidies.