Topic
Economy
October 15, 2020
Demystifying China’s Role in Italy’s Port of Trieste
By Francesca Ghiretti
The ghosts of Chinese control or even ownership have haunted the port since a March 2019 MoU. But those concerns have always been overblown.
October 14, 2020
China’s Bid to Conquer Russia’s 5G Market Should Worry the Kremlin
By Danil Bochkov
Russia’s overdependence on Chinese 5G equipment has implications for the country’s technological development and security.
October 14, 2020
Indonesia’s New Omnibus Law Trades ‘Green Growth’ for Environmental Ruin
By Phelim Kine
The new legislation will do irreparable harm to Indonesia's environment. It could well turn away foreign investors, too.
October 13, 2020
Trump Reportedly Eyes More Chinese Firms for Sanction
By Eleanor Albert
The administration is considering restrictions on Chinese digital payment platforms, on top of existing bans.
October 13, 2020
Uzbekistan Teams Up With China on Poverty Reduction
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent’s quick move to partner with China on poverty reduction indicates that Beijing is now the model for such efforts.
October 13, 2020
India’s Cities Need Green Infrastructure Financing
By Soumyadip Chattopadhay
The time is ripe for a new system to narrow down sustainable urban infrastructure financing gaps.
October 12, 2020
Bangladesh Buries the Sonadia Deep-Sea Port Project
By Sudha Ramachandran
Dhaka’s formal decision would come as a relief to New Delhi.
October 09, 2020
Can Cambodia’s Looming Microfinance Disaster be Averted?
By David Hutt
A solution to Cambodia's spiraling debt crisis is urgently required, but risks uncovering deeper economic problems.
October 08, 2020
How to Promote Chinese Foreign Trade in the Post-Pandemic Era?
By Xiaomeng Kang and Dingding Chen
As COVID-19 speeds up changes to global trade networks, China’s government and companies must adapt.
October 08, 2020
Afghanistan’s Economy – and Access to Aid – at Stake in Peace Talks
By Hanif Sufizada
Will the Taliban and the Afghan government come to terms in time to rescue the country’s fledgling economy?
October 07, 2020
Cambodia Passes Law to Regulate Exploding Gambling Sector
By Sebastian Strangio
The legislation seeks to rein in a sector that has brought violent crime, drug trafficking and anti-Chinese sentiment in its wake.
October 07, 2020
US Launches Investigation into Currency Manipulation by Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
Targeting Vietnam will be counter-productive to Washington's broader strategic objectives in Southeast Asia.