Economy

Fierce competition has left underfunded Indonesian enterprises lagging far behind their established, and often foreign-controlled, rivals.

As with China’s 2010 rare earths ban, it will take a few years, at most, for Western countries to secure alternative supplies.

Despite the expenditures of the COVID-19 era, the country’s fiscal position and macroeconomic outlook are stable.

The move came after the Indonesian government announced an immediate ban on commerce transactions on social media platforms.

Unlike in Europe or the U.S., there is little debate in China about the importance of “economic security” and the political tools necessary to achieve it.

Chinese EVs are gaining market share around the world, but Europe is putting on the brakes.

Japan’s escalating consumer inflation is compounded by stagnant wages and a sliding yen. 

A boom in Chinese investment has pushed up property prices. Does the new Thai government have a plan to manage the impact?

From trade data to investment, economic statistics are starting to reflect the emphasis on curtailing dependencies.

The region is growing faster than all other emerging markets.

Despite its delays, the multibillion-dollar Long Thanh International Airport project could mark a shift in how Vietnamese state firms build vital infrastructure.

Given its thorny geopolitical status, the way Taiwan treats its large population of migrant workers has far-reaching ramifications.