Topic
Economy
Can Tourism Save China’s Small Villages?
By Siyang Ding and Noah Gilligan
China is in the midst of a rural tourism boom. Villages want to take advantage to revive their economies, but that's easier said than done.
How ASEAN Can Win Its War Against Illegal and Unregulated Fishing
By Asmiati Malik
The Southeast Asian bloc has pledged to tackle the issue, but resources and coordination are lacking.
Indonesia Submits Plan on How it Will Spend $20 Billion on Clean Energy Transition
By Victoria Milko
The Just Energy Transition Partnership aims to accelerate the country's transition to renewable energy over the coming decade.
Trans-Caspian Route: Kazakhstan’s Gateway to Europe
By Rahimbek Abdrahmanov and Kamshat Zhumagulova
For Kazakhstan, in particular, the development of the Middle Corridor offers broader access to global markets.
Climate Finance Must Be Part of Sri Lanka’s Debt Solution
By Michael Iveson and Timothy Shankar
Climate finance is essential to address both the country's debt crisis and its acute climate vulnerabilities.
For Southeast Asia, US Industrial Policy Might be a Risky Bet
By Kevin Chen
Southeast Asian countries were optimistic about cashing in on the Inflation Reduction Act, but there are several hurdles standing in the way.
Will a China-Led Global Recession Influence Beijing’s Russia Policy?
By Joseph Webster
China’s domestic economic realities are colliding with Xi’s geopolitical ambitions and impacting Beijing’s Russia policy.
Modi Says India’s Economy Will be Among Top 3 in the World in 5 Years
By Krutika Pathi
Last year, India's $3.5 trillion economy shot ahead of UK to become the fifth largest in the world.
Why Indonesia’s Waskita Karya Can’t Pay Its Debts
By James Guild
The state-owned construction firm has crumbled under a heavy load of bond obligations, but the risk of economic contagion is low.
Tesla to Invest in Indonesian Battery Manufacturing, Official Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Senior Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan made the announcement after a meeting with Tesla chief Elon Musk in San Francisco on August 2.
Talk of Gas Unions Riles Up Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
What compelled a Turkmen foreign ministry official to push back on admittedly vague comments from a Russian foreign ministry official?
Chinese Cars Gain Traction in Latin America and the World
By Robert C. Thornett
Latin America is seeing a surge in sales of Chinese automobile brands – especially as the region’s EV transition heats up.