Topic
Economy
China’s ¥5.6 Trillion Real Estate Support Has Yet to Deliver. Here’s Why.
By David Tingxuan Zhang
The “whitelist” policy was supposed to restore financing to stalled projects. So why have housing completion and financing rates both dropped?
Apple Considering iPhone Manufacturing Facilities in Indonesia: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The move could be part of the U.S. tech giant's strategy to lift a government-imposed sales ban on its latest model.
Japan’s Pragmatic Model for AI Governance
By Charles Mok and Athena Tong
Japan's unique strategy – combining regulatory oversight, resource efficiency, and international partnership – offers a potential blueprint for the world.
Thai PM Calls For Study Into Effects of Trump Trade Policy
By Sebastian Strangio
Among ASEAN nations, Thailand and Vietnam have the two largest trade deficits with the United States. Both are readying for possible retaliatory actions.
Legacy of a Reformer: Manmohan Singh and India’s Economic Liberalization
By Tushar Shetty
Ashok Desai and Richard Rossow join host Tushar Shetty to discuss the 1991 reforms and the progress of economic liberalization and reform in India.
Turkmenistan Settles Gas Swap Deal With Turkiye, Iran
By Catherine Putz
According to Turkish officials, the gas flow is planned to start on March 1, with Turkmen gas reaching Turkiye via a swap deal involving Iran.
Can Kazakhstan Succeed in Its Transition Toward Clean Energy?
By Nigel Li
Faced with climate disasters at home, Kazakhstan is accepting clean energy as a necessity, not just an ambition.
Can Critical Minerals Redefine Pakistan-US Relations?
By Umair Jamal
Islamabad’s bet on critical minerals could work, but only if it navigates the complex web of geopolitical and domestic obstacles with resolve.
Economic Corridors: One Way Forward For US Engagement in Southeast Asia
By Narupat Rattanakit
While free trade has become politically infeasible in Washington, there are other ways to shore up the U.S. presence in one of the world's fastest-growing regions.
What Does the DeepSeek Disruption Mean for Southeast Asia?
By Jonathan Chin
DeepSeek’s low cost – and low computing power – model will have ramifications for Southeast Asia’s bet on data centers.
Chabahar in the Crossfire: How Trump 2.0’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ Squeezes India’s Strategic Ambitions
By Kashif Hasan Khan
The Trump administration’s decision to revoke India's sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port represents a significant geopolitical challenge.
The Rise of DeepSeek: China’s Answer to Silicon Valley’s AI Dominance
By Dingding Chen, Vivian Toh , and Yue Wu
The future for Chinese tech companies will hinge on their ability to turn uncertainty into innovation – and opportunity.