Topic
Economy
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Orders Changes to Contentious Jobs Law
By Sebastian Strangio
Labor unions say the wide-ranging legislation, passed in 2020, could undermine vital worker protections.
Is Uzbekistan’s EAEU Membership Dead in the Water?
By Joe Luc Barnes
Despite Moscow’s diplomatic overtures, Uzbekistan announced on October 17 that it will not be pursuing full membership in the Eurasian Economic Union.
New Zealand’s Breakthrough Free Trade Deal With the Gulf
By Geoffrey Miller
After nearly two decades of talks, and numerous diplomatic twists and turns, the country has sealed an FTA with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Additional Kazakh and Uzbek Companies Hit With Russia-Related Sanctions
By Catherine Putz
Russia is increasingly reliant on transnational schemes to circumvent sanctions, which occasionally run through Central Asia.
Talking ASEAN Supply Chains With Chris Catto-Smith
By Luke Hunt
A logistics specialist discusses economics, poverty and the nuts and bolts of climate change in Southeast Asia.
The ‘Fab 4’ Allies Are Pushing Back on US Export Controls on China
By Nisarg Jani
The Dutch government will now issue independent licenses for exporting DUV Lithography machines to China.
The Philippines’ 2025 Budget, Explained
By James Guild
The expanded budget confirms the Marcos administration's commitment to financing scaled up public spending by borrowing and running deficits.
Vietnam Signs Economic Partnership Agreement With United Arab Emirates
By Sebastian Strangio
The agreement, Vietnam's first free trade deal with a Middle Eastern nation, comes after a busy couple of years in the country's foreign relations.
Nobel Prize-Winning Research Highlights Cambodia’s History of Extractive Institutions
By David Whitehouse
The work of Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson can help explain the government's collusion in criminal activities like cyber-scams.
The State-Owned Company at the Center of Taliban Plans for Self-Sufficiency
By Patrick Yeager
The National Development Corporation (NDC), though established under the previous government, has become a key instrument for the Taliban’s economic planning.
Johor and Malaysia’s Data Center Boom
By Grace Shao and Steven Lu
A massive ramp-up in data centers is attracting foreign investment, but infrastructure challenges persist.
Corruption in Kazakhstan’s Judiciary
By Ayazhan Oirat
Since 2021, 30 judges have been held accountable for corruption, resulting in 15 prison sentences, which notably is more than in the previous eight years combined.