Topic
Economy
How Mongolia’s Third Neighbor Policy Can Bolster Its Tourism Sector
By Bolor Lkhaajav
From boosting air links to promoting Mongolian culture abroad, Mongolia's government is making an all-out push to attract tourists in 2024.
The Geopolitical Ripple: How China-US Tensions Reshape Business in Latin America
By Thiago de Aragao
The rivalry between Washington and Beijing has put Latin American countries in a challenging position, particularly as the region's economic dependence on China grows.
With 2024 Budget, Malaysia Gets Serious About Taxes
By James Guild
The budget sends a clear message: that Malaysia is looking to pivot away from oil and gas as a major source of state revenue.
Myanmar’s Bleak Economic Prospects Detailed in World Bank Report
By Luke Hunt
Economy deteriorates further as fighting escalates, blocking trade routes with China and other neighboring countries.
China Railway Plans to Test Vietnam’s Foreign Policy Equilibrium
By Brandon Tran
The Kunming-Haiphong railway runs directly through Vietnam's most significant deposits of rare earth minerals.
Laos’ Economic Woes Will Continue In 2024
By David Hutt
Given their connection to structural features of communist rule, there will be no quick respite from the economic woes.
How Is Sri Lanka Navigating Its IMF Bailout Program?
By Tharindu Udayanga Kamburawala
Examining Sri Lanka’s approach to fiscal targets and SOE reforms amid continued economic turbulence.
Central Asia’s Rare Earths May Fuel Energy Transition
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
If rare earth elements are the crude oil of the 21st century, then Central Asia and Mongolia may be the Saudi Arabias of these strategic minerals.
After APEC: Whither US Leadership on Trade?
By Chris Dixon and Bob Savic
Washington’s failure in approving the IPEF trade pillar sent a clear message to Asia-Pacific partners. But all is not lost.
Why the Middle Corridor Is a Double-Edged Sword
By Seamus Duffy
Europe is pushing hard to advance the Middle Corridor, but other countries like China, Russia, Iran, and Azerbaijan will almost certainly benefit from the infrastructure being built.
US Sanctions 2 Former Afghan Republic Officials For Transnational Corruption
By Catherine Putz
According to U.S. officials, the final speaker of the Afghan Republic's parliament and his son were merrily robbing the country blind with various schemes tied particularly to fuel contracts.
Breaking Down the $20 Billion in Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership
By James Guild
The financing terms on offer from the U.S., Japan, and the European Union fall short of a strong commitment to the country's decarbonization.