The coming battle over Trump tech policy
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance has already suggested that the new administration may condition NATO funding on Europe gutting key internet regulations, asserting that “we’ve…
For Indonesia, Trumponomics will be another headwind
The government and the central bank both need to take action now to set buffers in place against the potential fallout from the Trumponomics agenda, including capital outflows,…
What’s in BRICS for us?
The rising economic power of BRICS spells opportunities to diversify our trade beyond traditional markets like the US and Japan.
Regional trade: Dawn
Indeed, trade can be a key conduit to bring states closer and reduce tensions and conflict. But in Pakistan’s case, the biggest obstacle standing in the way of greater regional…
Indonesia’s ‘gold’ vision: The Jakarta Post
Our country envisions becoming a high-income economy by 2045, but perhaps it would do well to pause and think about whether we're measuring ourselves by some external yardstick as…
Continue dialogue with US on Nippon Steel’s reapplication for buyout review: The Japan News
If Nippon Steel acquires U.S. Steel, it will rise to become the world’s third-largest company in terms of crude steel production. If the company improves its competitiveness by…
China aims to expand influence over Africa: The Japan News
Even though its own economy is in the doldrums, China has made it clear that it intends to continue providing large amounts of aid to Africa. However, suspicion cannot be…
Welcoming Chinese investments: Philippine Daily Inquirer
What is important is the message that Chinese companies continue to see merit in investing in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao where most of the poorest provinces in the…
Basmati Boost: The Statesman
India’s recent decision to remove the minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice marks a significant shift in the country’s agricultural and export strategy.
Unsettled in the middle class: The Jakarta Post
As long as all is well with the middle class, goes the general assumption, all is well with Indonesia. But what if all is not well and Indonesia’s middle class is no longer…