Topic
Economy
Thailand Announces Reduced Subsidies for EVs as Sales Boom
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai government is hoping to maintain the upward trajectory of EV sales while reducing pressure on its budget.
Trade and Transit Top Agenda as Uzbek Delegation Visits Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
A large Uzbek delegation visited Kabul over the weekend, with trade and transit issues under discussion.
Thousands of Bangladesh’s Garment Factory Workers Protest, Demanding Better Wages
By Associated Press
Protests erupted over the weekend after the industry association offered to increase the monthly minimum wage to $90, far short of the $208 demanded by workers.
Deciphering the Changing Contours of the China-US Chip War
By Megha Shrivastava
The latest U.S. restrictions on China's semiconductor industry aim to plug loopholes, but will create new ones in turn.
Debt Bondage in Space, and Taiwan
By Peter Bengtsen
Sky-high recruitment fees and debts for migrant workers lurk behind the Taiwanese firms supplying multinational satellite, electronic, and car companies.
The De-risking State in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Investors want high returns to be had in emerging markets, but they also want to lower their risk of exposure. Often, the state is the one expected to “de-risk” the investment.
Will India’s Vizhinjam Port Make Waves in Global Transshipment Business?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Located near India’s southern tip and just 10 nautical miles from the international shipping route, the port could attract huge container ships.
Can Laos’ Communist Party Recover From the Current Economic Crisis?
By David Hutt
The ruling Lao People's Revolutionary Party has grossly mishandled the economy, but there is no political alternative – at least for now.
Mine Fire in Kazakhstan Kills 46, Accelerates Nationalization Talks
By Catherine Putz
After years of safety problems, ArcelorMittal confirms its in talks to transfer ownership to Kazakhstan. But a change of ownership won’t necessarily make mining any safer.
India’s AI Regulation Dilemma
By Shaoshan Liu
The Indian government has oscillated between a non-regulatory approach, to foster innovation, and a more cautious one, with an emphasis on mitigating user harm.
Is China Killing Its Fledgling Golden Geese?
By Jeremiah May
The East Asian countries that escaped the middle income trap did so on the backs of strong private enterprises. China is hamstringing its own corporate giants.
Indonesia Fast-Tracks Its Electric Vehicle Ambitions
By Joseph Rachman
So far, most EV-related investment has come from Chinese and South Korean companies. Can the country succeed without Western involvement?