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China’s Gamble in Afghanistan
May 19, 2023

China’s Gamble in Afghanistan

By Ahmed S. Cheema
China is not the first to try to buy stability in Afghanistan. Will Beijing succeed where the U.S. and USSR failed?
Will Jokowi’s Economic Legacy Survive Beyond Indonesia’s Election?
May 19, 2023

Will Jokowi’s Economic Legacy Survive Beyond Indonesia’s Election?

By Samir Puri
Since taking office in 2014, Indonesia's leader has eschewed the nostrums of Western neoliberalism. The country's trajectory will likely continue into a more challenging age.

Facing Pressure From China, Can the US Recreate Silicon Valley?
May 18, 2023

Facing Pressure From China, Can the US Recreate Silicon Valley?

By Charles Mok
The Biden administration’s plan to establish tech hubs across the U.S. can only succeed with effective private-public-academic partnership.

Indonesia’s Transactional Military Modernization
May 16, 2023

Indonesia’s Transactional Military Modernization

By James Guild
The country has long sought to balance the operational and strategic needs of the military against the political imperative to contribute to economic development.

How Taiwan’s Growing Economic Woes Will Impact Its 2024 Elections 
May 15, 2023

How Taiwan’s Growing Economic Woes Will Impact Its 2024 Elections 

By Daniel Fu
Voters' general pessimism regarding the economy is souring views of the DPP as Taiwan gears up for presidential elections in January.
Australia Trade Minister Seeks to Mend Ties on Visit to China
May 13, 2023

Australia Trade Minister Seeks to Mend Ties on Visit to China

By Associated Press
China recently resumed imports of Australian coal, cotton, and copper, and Minister Don Farrell has said he would push for a review of tariffs on Australian barley.

Linking Together Asia’s Digital Future
May 11, 2023

Linking Together Asia’s Digital Future

By Grace Yuehan Wang
Digital connectivity promises to be a driving force behind Asian growth, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Don’t Sleep on Chinese Tech Investment in Southeast Asia
May 11, 2023

Don’t Sleep on Chinese Tech Investment in Southeast Asia

By Ngor Luong and Channing Lee
In addition to cloud services, cybersecurity, ICT infrastructure and services, China is also looking to Southeast Asia for its potential in AI.

Sri Lankan Ports Need Investment and China Steps In
May 11, 2023

Sri Lankan Ports Need Investment and China Steps In

By Rathindra Kuruwita
Several Chinese delegations have traveled to Sri Lanka in recent months and Chinese investments could spike, prompting alarmist reporting in the Indian media.

Kazakhstan Moves to Curtail Parallel Trade to Russia
May 10, 2023

Kazakhstan Moves to Curtail Parallel Trade to Russia

By Catherine Putz
The cost of electronics and household appliances in Russia may increase by 10-12 percent due to new restrictions at the Kazakh border.

Australia Forecasts First Annual Budget Surplus in 15 years
May 09, 2023

Australia Forecasts First Annual Budget Surplus in 15 years

By Rod McGuirk
Treasurer Jim Chalmers detailed a government economic blueprint for next year, which aims to ease financial hardships of the most needy without stoking stubbornly high inflation.
China Raids Offices of Business Consultancy Capvision
May 09, 2023

China Raids Offices of Business Consultancy Capvision

By Associated Press
The investigation is part of an ongoing crackdown on foreign businesses that provide sensitive economic data.

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