Topic
Economy
South Korea’s Semiconductor Funds Highlight a Partisan Battle
By Arrian Ebrahimi and Joon Kang
Should chip funds go to chaebols or underdogs? In South Korea, the question has taken on partisan undertones.
Rising Cambodia Microfinance NPLs Signal Forced Land Sales, Child Labor
By David Whitehouse
The rise in non-performing loans only hints at the heavy burden of debt borne by tens of thousands of rural Cambodians.
Is China Following Japan’s Economic Trajectory?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from George Magnus.
The Japanese Companies Pursuing a Hydrogen Economy
By Daisuke Akimoto
As the government moves to put its updated hydrogen strategy into practice, more and more Japanese companies are entering the industry.
The Deep Potential of Pakistan’s Climate Finance
By Abdul Waheed Bhutto
The State Bank of Pakistan’s financing strategies are not only reshaping the country’s energy landscape but also laying the groundwork for a future defined by sustainability.
Can Economic Ties Continue to Power China-US Relations?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A visit to China by the U.S. commerce secretary saw more deliverables than any other recent exchange, but there are still hard limits on what can be achieved.
Can Islamic Finance Drive Banking Sector Development in Uzbekistan?
By Shokhrukhkhuja Fakhriddinkhujaev
Although there are challenges, such as a lack of legislation and expertise, Islamic finance may present new avenues for attracting investment.
China’s 24-Point Strategy to Attract Foreign Investment: Too Little, Too Late?
By Allison Lapehn
The policy recalls past attempts to boost investor confidence, which fell far short of expectations.
Commerce Secretary Raimondo’s China Visit Must Confront Changing Attitudes
By Hilton Root
Shifts in Chinese attitudes amid geopolitical tensions will have profound repercussions for China-U.S. economic relations.
Is the Philippines Winning Its Battle Against Inflation?
By James Guild
A tightening of monetary policy has brought things under control, but more challenges could lie ahead.
India’s Space Cooperation With the Middle East
By Anuttama Banerji
While the traditional view holds that India’s engagement with the region is primarily focused on economics, especially energy, space cooperation is an increasingly important area.
What China’s Long-Term Economic Weakness Means for the Developing World
By R. Evan Ellis
Latin America – dependent on commodity exports and with few other options for finance – will likely be among the regions most harmed by a protracted downturn in China’s economy.