Topic
Economy
Is Beijing ‘Internationalizing’ Cross-Strait Trade?
By Zhiqun Zhu
China is following WTO procedures to investigate Taiwan’s trade practices. That is unprecedented.
2022 Was a Good Year for Petronas
By James Guild
Malaysia's state-owned energy giant has benefited from the global spike in oil and gas prices, but its long-term future is less certain.
Strengthening the Economic Pillar of the South Korea-US Alliance
By Wendy Cutler
For decades, the alliance primarily centered on security, political, and people-to-people ties. Then KORUS changed the game.
The Garment Dilemma in Indonesia-Bangladesh Trade Talks
By Fajar Hidayat
Like many preferential trade agreements, the one between Dhaka and Jakarta has involved a delicate balancing between promoting trade and protecting important industries.
What Did the INA, Indonesia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, Do in 2022?
By James Guild
In seeding its state-owned fund with capital, Jakarta is hoping to target investments in strategic sectors.
Beijing’s Bid to Overhaul China’s Tech-Finance Nexus
By Dan Macklin
Will reforms and crackdowns help to advance China’s core technology capabilities?
German Chancellor Pledges Progress on EU-Indonesia FTA
By Sebastian Strangio
Olaf Scholz said that the domestic processing of vital minerals, a key goal of the Indonesian government, be included under any future trade pact.
Laos-China Railway Launches Crossborder Passenger Service
By Sebastian Strangio
The 1,000-kilometer line reflects the growing economic integration of southern China and mainland Southeast Asia.
Behind North Korea’s Efforts to Monopolize Its Food Supply
By Robert Lauler
Pyongyang has always had a complicated relationship with markets, but is the government really trying to prevent all private food sales?
Dongguan’s Industrial Woes: China’s Manufacturing Sector Faces Tough Time
By Kung Chan
Once a symbol of China’s industrial prowess, the storied manufacturing center now reflects the sector’s growing challenges.
New Ukraine Sanctions Target Business Interests of Russian-Uzbek Billionaire Usmanov
By Catherine Putz
Usmanov was personally sanctioned shortly after the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, but new sanctions target his “wide network of businesses.”
Can Wheat Save North Korea From a Food Crisis?
By Sangsoo Lee
While wheat farming can help to alleviate North Korea’s food shortages, it would require significant investments in modern agricultural techniques and infrastructure.