Topic
Economy
Delhi’s Dilemma: A Growing Economy and Growing Unemployment
By Rajat Kathuria
India is on its way to becoming the third-largest economy in the world, yet unemployment among young people with graduate degrees is at an all-time high.
TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What Happened When India Did It.
By Krutika Pathi
In India, the app was banned nearly four years ago. Most users and content creators migrated to other platforms without much trouble.
Toward Germany-South Korea Cooperation in Economic Security
By Seungjoo Lee and Max J. Zenglein
The two manufacturing powerhouses face similar challenges, including coercion and competition from China. Can they weather the tide together?
Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Talks With Private Bondholders Hit a Snag
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Is the government quibbling over small details to signal to the public that it is driving a hard bargain?
How the Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023
By James Guild
Three years after its establishment, the purpose of the state-run investment fund is starting to come into focus.
Why a Bhutan-India Tourism Meeting Excited Entrepreneurs in Nepal
By Birat Anupam
Bhutan’s embrace of regional tourism could be a major boost for connectivity in the entire BBIN subregion.
What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippines' largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China's growing power in the South China Sea.
US and Europe: 2 Different Approaches to Restricting Chinese EVs
By You Wang
As China's overcapacity becomes a buzzword, restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles are expected. However, the objectives, approaches, and anticipated outcomes differ between Europe and the U.S.
How Are Patterns of Labor Migration From Uzbekistan Changing?
By Niginakhon Saida
Following the Crocus City Hall attack and a subsequent wave of xenophobia and discrimination toward migrants in Russia, Tashkent has introduced additional measures to support its labor migrants abroad and at home.
Why Are Americans Souring on Foreign Investment?
By Frank Ahrens
The official warm welcome that foreign investors receive in the U.S. may not be matched by common sentiment among the American electorate.
Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Tim Cook said that the giant tech firm would "look at" options in Indonesia, as it continues to reduce its heavy reliance on Chinese supply chains.
Beyond Tariffs: Overcapacity Ignites Fresh Tensions in China-US Trade Relations
By Lizzi C. Lee
Traditional tools no longer suffice. Policymakers in both countries must embrace paradigm-shifting solutions for new challenges.