Topic
Economy
Rice Prices in North Korea Surge to New Highs in September
By Seulkee Jang
Reduced domestic production and imports are leading to scarce market supplies, driving up North Korean food prices.
EU China Policy Under von der Leyen 2.0
By Valeria Fappani and Blanca Marabini San Martín
Meet the new commissioners who will shape the EU’s interactions with China for the next five years.
A Growing Sense of Urgency: Is This Beijing’s Economic Reckoning?
By Lizzi C. Lee
Liquidity isn’t enough – China needs fiscal action and structural overhaul for a sustainable recovery.
Is Indonesia’s Middle Class Really Shrinking?
By James Guild
Given the lack of universal definitions, measuring a country's middle-class can be a complicated business.
Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal and ‘The Siege Within’
By Luke Hunt
A new book by Leslie Lopez details the unfolding of one of the world's largest financial scandals.
India’s Technology Engagement Strategy: Beyond the Quad
By Trisha Ray
While India's tech engagements may seem transactional and at times contradictory, they are deeply pragmatic, which is what makes it an attractive partner.
How Water Scarcity Threatens Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry
By Kevin Zhang
Climate change and seasonal droughts could jeopardize the chip industry’s long-term strength and future expansion in Taiwan.
The Rise of VietJet, Explained
By James Guild
The Vietnamese budget carrier has announced the acquisition of a $7.4 billion fleet of Airbus widebody aircraft.
Bangladesh at a Crossroads: The Urgent Need to Revitalize Foreign Investment
By Anik Dey
Bangladesh’s FDI was on a downward trend even before the events of this summer.
Papua New Guinea Is in a Governance Crisis – and Australia Helped Put It There
By Carolyn Blacklock
Australia has loaned millions to PNG, despite the government's issues with unaccountable and nontransparent spending.
A Novel Solution to Southeast Asia’s Coming Demographic Crisis
By David Hutt
The region's governments need to start thinking more creatively about how to address their aging populations.
Japan’s LNG Future: Balancing Energy Security With Sustainability Commitments
By John Calabrese
Japan’s LNG strategy reveals the tension between advancing clean energy goals and maintaining reliance on fossil fuels.