Topic
Economy
Australia Announces $1.3 Billion Fund to Boost Investment in Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
The economic focus of this week's ASEAN-Australia summit has been shadowed by the continuing tensions in the South China Sea.
With Starlink and Satellite Launches, Mongolia’s Digital Transformation Reaches a Milestone
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia’s activities with SpaceX and Thales Alenia Space demonstrate both Ulaanbaatar’s development strategy and its third-neighbor foreign policy.
Not Made in China: Australia’s Other Big Opportunities in Asia
By Nathan Gray
Australia's trade conflict with China has prompted it to look to Southeast Asia, an emerging economic powerhouse.
Singapore’s PM Defends Taylor Swift Exclusivity Arrangement
By Rod McGuirk
Lee Hsien Loong did not reveal the cost of the deal, which was paid for from a government fund established to rebuild tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why the Indonesian State Took Majority Ownership of PT Vale Indonesia
By James Guild
There has long been a desire in certain quarters to eventually move ownership of foreign-owned and operated mines back into Indonesian hands.
Comparing Chinese and Indian Energy Security Strategies in Central Asia
By Kashif Hasan Khan and Marin Ekstrom
In terms of energy security, China is currently edging out India for influence in Central Asia.
India’s Firm Foreign Policy or Indian Firms’ Foreign Policy?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
When it comes to the balance of power between the government and large firms, India is going the U.S. way.
Voltage Visions: China’s EV Surge in Southeast Asia
By Nancy Wei
With intense competition at home, China is exporting its electric vehicle success story to Southeast Asia.
Biden Orders US Investigation of National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made ‘Smart Cars’
By Matthew Daly
The probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticated technology in electric vehicles to track drivers and their personal information.
Italian Insurer Buttresses Russian Gas Investment in Uzbekistan
By Paolo Sorbello
A series of investigations links Italy’s state funds with Gazprombank.
Philippine Lawmaker Demands Answers From Singapore Over Reported Taylor Swift Deal
By Sebastian Strangio
Rep. Joey Salceda claims that Singapore's alleged exclusivity arrangement with the pop icon's promoter "runs contrary" to ASEAN's consensus-based relations.
US Puts Additional Central Asian Companies on Russia Sanctions List
By Catherine Putz
The latest round of sanctions designations included a Kyrgyzstan-based company and two firms based in Kazakhstan.