Topic
Economy
A Look at Japan’s Latest Hydrogen Strategy
By Daisuke Akimoto
The Kishida administration last month announced its new hydrogen strategy, a key thrust in efforts to achieve decarbonization, a stable energy supply and economic growth.
The India Stack: How India Is Revolutionizing Governance Through Digital Public Inclusion
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty speak to Gaurav Narain about layers of this new technology and its impact on the Indian economy.
Philippines’ New Tourism Ad Draws Flak
By Mong Palatino
The advertisement, a showcase of the country's new "Love the Philippines" slogan, contained stock photos from other countries.
Rights Group Reports Allegations of Dozens of Abuses in Critical Minerals Supply Chains
By Aniruddha Ghosal
Chinese-invested companies have come under increased scrutiny for environmental and labor abuses as demand for critical minerals soars.
With New IMF Deal, Pakistan Gets Another Chance to Fix Economy
By Umair Jamal
Elections are looming. There is a risk of politicians forgetting their commitments to the IMF.
Why Aren’t Thailand’s Banks More Profitable?
By James Guild
Compared to their counterparts in Indonesia and the Philippines, the country's financial institutions have seen only modest growth.
How Indonesia’s Green Energy Push Will Impact the Country’s Coal-mining Communities
By Media Wahyudi Askar
Jakarta needs to ensure that the dozens of villages reliant on the coal mining economy are not left behind by its renewable energy transition.
India as a Lender of Last Resort
By Thilina Panduwawala
Sri Lanka’s 2022 crisis highlighted the potential for India to play an expanded economic role in the region, especially given China’s inaction.
North Korea Is Desperately Seeking Foreign Currency to Fund Its Military
By Seulkee Jang
A consulate in China ordered trade officials to identify collaborators who can send or launder money, even if they cannot directly invest in North Korea.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Is Making a Long-Awaited trip to China This Week
By Fatima Hussein
Yellen will visit China from July 6-9, becoming the second U.S. Cabinet-level official to visit Beijing within a month.
China Isn’t Losing Sleep Over ChatGPT
By Micah Musser
If there is an “AI race” between China and the U.S., it’s not over generative AI or language modeling.
India’s Success Is Based on the Strength of Its Private Sector and Massive Workforce
By Krzysztof Iwanek
What connects vaccine diplomacy to the Russian crude oil issue? Private Indian firms.