Topic
Economy
Mongolia’s Rare Earths Diplomacy and Its Geopolitical Implications
By Marina Yue Zhang
The Mongolian prime minister’s visit to Washington to discuss potential rare earth collaborations can be seen as bolstering the United States’ position.
For China’s Economy, a Crisis of Confidence
By Xiangxue Zheng
Dwindling confidence by businesses and consumers alike is a precursor to deflation in the Chinese economy.
Biden Issues Executive Order Restricting US Investments in Chinese Technology
By Josh Boak
The order will block U.S. investments in Chinese companies working on advanced computer chips, micro electronics, quantum information technologies, and artificial intelligence.
The Special Investment Facilitation Council’s Role in Pakistan’s Economic Resurgence
By Shabbir Ahmed
The SFIC has to strike a balance between including military decision-makers to raise investor confidence and upholding democratic governance.
China’s EV Export Boom Is Bringing Southeast Asia Into Beijing’s Orbit
By Christopher Vassallo
Growing automobile trade with Southeast Asia has all the makings of a “circular” economy that will deepen regional integration.
Is This the Australian Government’s Marshall Plan?
By Marc Purcell and Grant Wyeth
The Albanese government announced its new International Development Policy which aims to create the foundations for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Why China’s Stock Exchange Creates a Headache the Chinese Communist Party
By Thiago de Aragao
With investors souring on real estate, stocks are now the investment destination of choice – and they increasingly provide a barometer of public confidence in China’s future.
India’s Trade Liberalization Era Seems to Have Ended
By Mohamed Zeeshan
India is using trade restrictions to stall domestic inflation, punish geopolitical rivals, and encourage local industries.
Indonesia Delays Launch of China-backed High-Speed Railway
By Sebastian Strangio
The soft launch of the railway, Southeast Asia's first high-speed line, has been pushed back from August 18 until early September.
Osaka 2025 World Expo Plagued by Rising Costs and Construction Delays
By Thisanka Siripala
The Osaka World Expo is rushing to prevent an exodus of international participants as construction costs surge.
The Taliban Are Diverting Aid, But How Much?
By Catherine Putz
Ultimately, the Taliban exploit the good intentions of the U.N. and other donors whose main interest is seeing at least some aid get to the Afghan people, even if the Taliban get to claim credit.
China’s July Exports Tumble by Double Digits, Adding to Pressure to Shore up Flagging Economy
By Joe McDonald
The export contraction was the biggest since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.