Topic
Economy
4 Key Takeaways Emerging From China’s Trade Data
By Gabriele Manca
Amid tensions with the U.S., China is recalibrating its approach to international trade – a strategic shift now visible in the trade data.
Singapore-flagged Cargo Vessel Collides With Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Bringing It Down
By Lea Skene
Singapore’s port authority pledged to cooperate in the investigation into what is expected to be a “mass casualty event.”
Canadian Miners Need Capital – But Only China Is Stepping Up
By Joseph Bouchard
Without alternative sources of investment, the country is struggling to reduce its economic dependence on Beijing.
The Rise of Indonesia’s Banks
By James Guild
The sector has made a roaring recovery since the doldrums of the Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s.
Malaysia to Mull Emergency Bid to Host 2026 Commonwealth Games
By Sebastian Strangio
The Commonwealth Games Federation is frantically seeking replacements for the Australian state of Victoria, which pulled out of hosting last year due to spiraling costs.
How the US Neoliberal Shift Fed China’s Rise
By Shannon Tiezzi
Elizabeth O’Brien Ingleson discusses the intersecting economic interests in China and the U.S. that transformed global trade starting in the 1970s.
US Looks to Draw Central Asia Into Critical Minerals Supply Chains
By The Diplomat
What are the strategic interests of the United States in the development of deposits of critical minerals in Central Asia?
India Suffering a Quiet Decline in Foreign Direct Investment
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Since 2016, net FDI inflows have fallen from about 1.7 percent of GDP to a little over 0.5 percent, according to the RBI.
The Extent (and Limits) of China’s Economic Influence
By Audrye Wong
While Beijing’s economic statecraft has altered the strategic calculations for many countries, Chinese influence is not a foregone conclusion.
The Dawn of India’s Semiconductor Era
By Sitakanta Mishra and Nisarg Jani
New Delhi is looking to develop an entire ecosystem, from design to manufacturing, rather than focusing on a specific segment of the chip industry.
US Lawmakers See TikTok as China’s Tool, Even as It Distances Itself From Beijing
By Didi Tang
A new bill threatens the app’s survival and casts a spotlight on the quandary that many private Chinese companies have found themselves in.
Catalyzing Renewable Energy: Path to Afghanistan’s Economic Revival
By Hamayun Khan
Developing water, solar and wind power could reduce Afghanistan’s import of electricity from abroad and help it emerge a regional renewable energy hub.