Topic
Economy

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
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
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
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
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
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
By Lewis Eves
Xi Jinping attempted to spin slower growth as a “remarkable” achievement.

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
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
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
By James Guild
To a large extent, fears about uncontrolled government spending have been overblown.

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.