Economy

Economy deteriorates further as fighting escalates, blocking trade routes with China and other neighboring countries.

The Kunming-Haiphong railway runs directly through Vietnam's most significant deposits of rare earth minerals.

Given their connection to structural features of communist rule, there will be no quick respite from the economic woes.

Examining Sri Lanka’s approach to fiscal targets and SOE reforms amid continued economic turbulence.

If rare earth elements are the crude oil of the 21st century, then Central Asia and Mongolia may be the Saudi Arabias of these strategic minerals. 

Washington’s failure in approving the IPEF trade pillar sent a clear message to Asia-Pacific partners. But all is not lost. 

Europe is pushing hard to advance the Middle Corridor, but other countries like China, Russia, Iran, and Azerbaijan will almost certainly benefit from the infrastructure being built.

According to U.S. officials, the final speaker of the Afghan Republic's parliament and his son were merrily robbing the country blind with various schemes tied particularly to fuel contracts.

The financing terms on offer from the U.S., Japan, and the European Union fall short of a strong commitment to the country's decarbonization.

Compliance with the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act will be difficult. But it could bring Jakarta considerable long-term benefits.

For materials that are essential to our modern way of life, the rare earths industry is surprisingly small – which is why China has been able to dominate thus far.

A strong research sector is the foundation of the autonomy economy. How does China measure up?