Topic
Economy
India Signals It Will Continue to Buy Oil From Russia
By Sheikh Saaliq
Foreign Minister Jaishankar pointed out that the EU is buying more fossil fuel from Russia than India is.
China’s Prominent Role in the 2022 Qatar World Cup
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Despite not qualifying for the festival of football, the country has left a deep impression on the tournament in Qatar.
China’s Bet on Intelligent Electric Vehicles
By Shaoshan Liu
After a decade of continuous investment, China is now poised to take on global leadership of the IEV industry.
How the US Can Win the Chips War With China
By Seth D. Kaplan
Special manufacturing innovation zones are a better option than the subsidies found in the CHIPS Act.
Does the Eurasian Economic Union Have a Place in Central Asia’s Future?
By Ali Koseoglu
While Russian political and military influence is dwindling, does a Russian-designed economic union have a chance to survive within the changing geopolitics of Central Asia?
Indonesia to Appeal WTO Ruling on Nickel Export Ban
By Sebastian Strangio
“If we are scared of being sued, and we step back, we will not be a developed country," said Indonesia's President Joko Widodo.
The Implications of FTX’s Collapse for North Korea
By Troy Stangarone
For a regime that has become dependent on crypto to avoid sanctions and steal hard currency, FTX’s collapse couldn’t be more ill-timed.
Is the US Ready to Expand Its Strategic Economic Footprint in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
During her recent visit to the Philippines, Vice President Kamala Harris indicated that the U.S. is ready to step up its economic engagement in strategic sectors.
Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev Calls for the Return of Assets
By Paolo Sorbello
Will the government target all assets spirited abroad or only those owned by specific individuals?
The Reality of Vietnam’s Energy Transition
By Kathryn Neville
The country has emerged as a regional leader in renewables, but some thorny challenges lie ahead.
The Rationale Behind the US-ASEAN Electric Vehicle Initiative
By Xirui Li
The Biden administration has announced its intention to compete more vigorously with China for Southeast Asia's EV market.
Australia’s ANZ Bank Exits Myanmar Due to Post-Coup Turmoil
By Sebastian Strangio
The bank, which was awarded a banking license in Myanmar in 2014, said it was withdrawing due to the country's "increasing operational complexity."