Topic
Economy
Climate Finance Must Be Part of Sri Lanka’s Debt Solution
By Michael Iveson and Timothy Shankar
Climate finance is essential to address both the country's debt crisis and its acute climate vulnerabilities.
For Southeast Asia, US Industrial Policy Might be a Risky Bet
By Kevin Chen
Southeast Asian countries were optimistic about cashing in on the Inflation Reduction Act, but there are several hurdles standing in the way.
Will a China-Led Global Recession Influence Beijing’s Russia Policy?
By Joseph Webster
China’s domestic economic realities are colliding with Xi’s geopolitical ambitions and impacting Beijing’s Russia policy.
Modi Says India’s Economy Will be Among Top 3 in the World in 5 Years
By Krutika Pathi
Last year, India's $3.5 trillion economy shot ahead of UK to become the fifth largest in the world.
Why Indonesia’s Waskita Karya Can’t Pay Its Debts
By James Guild
The state-owned construction firm has crumbled under a heavy load of bond obligations, but the risk of economic contagion is low.
Tesla to Invest in Indonesian Battery Manufacturing, Official Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Senior Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan made the announcement after a meeting with Tesla chief Elon Musk in San Francisco on August 2.
Talk of Gas Unions Riles Up Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
What compelled a Turkmen foreign ministry official to push back on admittedly vague comments from a Russian foreign ministry official?
Chinese Cars Gain Traction in Latin America and the World
By Robert C. Thornett
Latin America is seeing a surge in sales of Chinese automobile brands – especially as the region’s EV transition heats up.
Mongolia’s Rare Earths Diplomacy and Its Geopolitical Implications
By Marina Yue Zhang
The Mongolian prime minister’s visit to Washington to discuss potential rare earth collaborations can be seen as bolstering the United States’ position.
For China’s Economy, a Crisis of Confidence
By Xiangxue Zheng
Dwindling confidence by businesses and consumers alike is a precursor to deflation in the Chinese economy.
Biden Issues Executive Order Restricting US Investments in Chinese Technology
By Josh Boak
The order will block U.S. investments in Chinese companies working on advanced computer chips, micro electronics, quantum information technologies, and artificial intelligence.
The Special Investment Facilitation Council’s Role in Pakistan’s Economic Resurgence
By Shabbir Ahmed
The SFIC has to strike a balance between including military decision-makers to raise investor confidence and upholding democratic governance.