Topic
Economy
Optimizing Indonesia’s Nickel Industry Potential and Maximizing its Derivatives
By Felicia Grace and Massita Ayu Cindy
Jakarta has restricted nickel exports in order to encourage the development of a downstream processing capacity. Will it succeed?
As Focus on Sanctions Evasion in Kyrgyzstan Intensifies, Government Promises Action
By Catherine Putz
As consequences loom, Kyrgyz officials have moved quickly to acknowledge, rather than deny, allegations of sanctions evasion and promise action.
Japan, ASEAN, and ‘De-risking’ Through Free Trade
By SUKEGAWA Seiya
Japan should work with the bloc to preserve the free trade system.
Chinese E-retailer Temu Files Lawsuit in US Against Rival Shein, Alleging Antitrust Violations
By Zen Soo
Temu is alleging that Shein, a rival company also of Chinese origin, has compelled clothing manufacturers to submit to unfair supply chain arrangements preventing them from working with Temu.
Taiwan’s Energy (In)security: Between Green Ambitions vs. Fossil Fuel Realities
By Vladimira Lickova
The nuclear phase-out is undermining Taiwan’s energy security, but it may be politically difficult for the DPP to change course.
A Higher Education Bubble Stretches China’s Blue-Collar Economy
By Haoyu Tong
China’s push to expand higher education was never based on economic need – so it’s no wonder college graduates face dismal employment prospects.
G20 Finance Chiefs End Meeting in India Without Consensus on the War in Ukraine
By Krutika Pathi
The meeting failed to issue a final communique. Host India issued an outcome document instead.
How Indonesia Manages the Risks of Foreign Investment
By James Guild
Diversification of investment partners has been the key to the strategy pursued by President Joko Widodo's administration.
China-US Subsea Sparring and the Global Internet
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from April Herlevi.
Why Indonesia Should be Cautious in Extending its High-Speed Railway
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
The eastward extension to Surabaya may make economic sense, but Jakarta should first learn from the troubles faced during the construction of the Jakarta-Bandung line.
No Bears Allowed: China’s Latest Round of Economic Censorship
By Sarah Cook
When the Chinese economy sputters, the regime’s censors shift into high gear.
G-20 Finance Chiefs to Address Global Challenges Like Climate Change and Rising Debt
By Krutika Pathi
Amid rising indebtedness of low and middle-income countries, India, which is hosting the meeting, is keen to strengthen global development banks.