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Afghanistan Continues to Refine Its Extraction Strategy

Afghanistan Continues to Refine Its Extraction Strategy

By Patrick Yeager
The Taliban are gradually increasing revenue streams from resource extraction operations in an effort to minimize the impact of Western pressure. 
2025: Decision Time for the Kazakh Economy

2025: Decision Time for the Kazakh Economy

By Benjamin Godwin
To meet its own investment targets and decarbonize its economy, the Tokayev administration needs to fully commit to its economic program in 2025.

Vietnam Deserves More than a Football Crown in Southeast Asia

Vietnam Deserves More than a Football Crown in Southeast Asia

By Hai Hong Nguyen
The country's recent ASEAN football championship success could soon be matched by achievements in the economic realm.

Malaysia’s PM Outlines Leadership Ambitions in Energy, Chip Manufacturing

Malaysia’s PM Outlines Leadership Ambitions in Energy, Chip Manufacturing

By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim says that his country's "neutrality and openness for partnership" make it a "natural hub" for high-tech manufacturing.

New iPhone Still Barred From Sale in Indonesia Despite Apple Investment

New iPhone Still Barred From Sale in Indonesia Despite Apple Investment

By Sebastian Strangio
Jakarta seems determined to use the leverage it enjoys as the world's fourth-largest smartphone market to extract maximum benefits from the U.S. tech giant.
The Hidden Lifeline for Afghans: Remittances

The Hidden Lifeline for Afghans: Remittances

By Kritika Jothishankar and Nara Sritharan
At a time when remittances often double the scale of official aid, it’s imperative to address systemic barriers – including in the United States. 

China’s Economy Took Center Stage in Xi’s New Year Address – as a Positive

China’s Economy Took Center Stage in Xi’s New Year Address – as a Positive

By Lewis Eves
Xi Jinping attempted to spin slower growth as a “remarkable” achievement.
Trump 2.0 and Japanese Firms: Assault, Acclimation, and Adaptation

Trump 2.0 and Japanese Firms: Assault, Acclimation, and Adaptation

By Jean-Marc F. Blanchard and C. Lawrence Greenwood
While consequential, Trump 1.0 was not as earthshattering for Japanese companies as many feared. It would be a mistake, though, to assume Trump 2.0 will be the same.

Making an Electric Car Battery, Minus China

Making an Electric Car Battery, Minus China

By Abhimanyu Singh Rana
Building indigenous capacities to produce raw materials for lithium-ion batteries will be crucial for achieving energy transition goals.

The Dark Underbelly of India’s Fast-expanding Gig Economy

The Dark Underbelly of India’s Fast-expanding Gig Economy

By Kavita Chowdhury
Gig workers for online delivery partners are paid poorly, work long hours, and aren’t provided social security.

What Indonesia’s 2025 Budget Tells Us About Prabowo’s Fiscal Outlook

What Indonesia’s 2025 Budget Tells Us About Prabowo’s Fiscal Outlook

By James Guild
To a large extent, fears about uncontrolled government spending have been overblown.
China vs India: Economic Outreach to Central Asia 

China vs India: Economic Outreach to Central Asia 

By Daniel Balazs
Despite similar interests and ambitions, China’s economic presence in the region outweighs India’s.

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