Topic
Economy
Adani’s Wind Power Project in Sri Lanka Hits Rough Weather
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Criticism of Adani projects is not new in Sri Lanka. For the first time now, a public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court against Adani Green Energy.
Chinese Leadership’s In-House Lecture Offers Valuable Insights into China’s AI Strategy
By Lizzi C. Lee
In a lecture to China’s top legislative body, a leading computer scientist outlined a national AI strategy focused on developing the real economy and overcoming U.S. tech restrictions.
Reality Check: South Korea and China Face More Complex Economic Dynamics
By Ray Wang
Domestic, bilateral, and global trends are combining to reshape China-South Korea trade for the long term.
What Is Happening at Indonesian State-Owned Pharmaceutical Company Indofarma?
By James Guild
The company has recently come under investigation for its involvement in a long list of fraudulent activities.
From Tsai to Lai: Taiwan’s Economic Security Reforms Amid the AI Chip Surge
By Jeremy Chih-Cheng Chang and Chiang Min-yen
Reviewing past achievements and highlighting three unfinished challenges.
Myanmar Growth to Remain Stagnant As Conflict, Displacement Spreads
By Sebastian Strangio
The World Bank predicts the country's economy to grow by 1 percent this fiscal year, but even that seems optimistic in the current circumstances.
Asia on Edge: What MAGA Think Tanks Reveal About a Trump 2.0 Presidency
By Aneek Das and Felix Heiduk
It seems unlikely Trump 2.0 would upend security structures in the region. In trade and commerce, however, Trump's potential return has Asian officials and observers hugely worried.
Was There a Scam in India’s Exit Poll Predictions?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The opposition has alleged that exit polls were used to inflate the share market temporarily.
Bolivia Turns to China Amid Historic Economic Crisis
By Joseph Bouchard
Amid tensions with Washington, President Luis Arce's government is leaning heavily on Beijing for trade, investment, and economic support.
Diesel Prices Leap Upward as Malaysia Begins Subsidy Reforms
By Sebastian Strangio
The government could face a political backlash over its plans to remove blanket fuel subsidies, which it claims are straining the national budget.
Assessing US Sanctions on China
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Agathe Demarais.
India’s New Government Faces Job Creation Challenge
By Biswajit Dhar
The election results have proven that “Modi’s guarantee” is no longer enough. The people of India want stronger policies on employment and agriculture.