Regional cooperation received a boost with the inauguration of a project that will see Nepali hydropower supplied to Bangladesh via the Indian power grid.

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22.11.2024

Central Asia Investing in Itself – The Diplomat

Foreign investment has long been a focus for Central Asia, but regional countries are now increasingly investing within the region itself.

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21.11.2024

Is China Ready for the Trump Trade War 2.0? – The Diplomat

If China is able to seize the opportunity to revitalize its domestic economy and invigorate the multilateral system, Trump’s trade war 2.0 could end up a strategic gift to Beijing.

The Diplomat Economy

20.11.2024

Australia Holds the Key to a Fair Deal for Timor-Leste – The Diplomat

Timor-Leste doesn’t have much, but it does have vast reserves of gas. Should it be able to be extracted in the name of climate justice?

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20.11.2024

Thailand to Begin Phase 2 of ‘Digital Wallet’ Stimulus in January – The Diplomat

The Pheu Thai government has also promised to introduce debt relief measures and additional stimulus programs in a bid to kick start the economy.

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20.11.2024

Indonesia’s PLN and the Clean Energy Conundrum – The Diplomat

The state-owned utility has allowed private companies to expand the country’s generating capacity, but it may take a different approach with solar.

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19.11.2024

The IMF Sends Laos a Reality Check Over Its Finances – The Diplomat

The country’s public debt is unsustainable, while inflation sits at 25 percent and the kip continues its freefall.

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19.11.2024

Can Trump’s Tariffs Slow Down China’s Push to Lead High-tech Supply Chains? – The Diplomat

With the incoming president’s renewed threats of massive tariffs on China, it’s worth revisiting whether such policies actually achieve the desired result.

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18.11.2024

Microfinance Mouthpiece 60 Decibels Drops Case for Defense of Cambodia – The Diplomat

The microfinance industry’s own boosters are struggling to put a positive spin on the country’s debt crisis.

The Diplomat Economy

17.11.2024

Is Xi Jinping Undermining China’s Path to Tech Superiority? – The Diplomat

Once a vibrant hub for entrepreneurial activity, China’s startup scene is now facing significant challenges as venture capital funding drops.

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17.11.2024

Japan’s 2 Trillion Yen AI Stimulus – The Diplomat

Tokyo is poised to roll out a long-awaited stimulus package that will enable Japanese firms to gain global share in the fields of semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

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16.11.2024

Is Thailand’s Power Grid a Gas Guzzler? – The Diplomat

The country’s recent LNG splurge has strained the national budget.

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15.11.2024

What’s in Malaysia’s 2025 Budget? – The Diplomat

The country continues to make attempts to reduce its heavy reliance on petroleum-related revenues.

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14.11.2024

Thailand Announces New Holidays in Bid to Stoke Tourism Growth – The Diplomat

The country is already on track for a full recovery from the downturn that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic.

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12.11.2024

Thai Economists Warn of Political Interference in Central Bank Selection – The Diplomat

The government has nominated Finance Minister Kittirat Na Ranong, a loyalist of the ruling Pheu Thai party, as the next chairman of the Bank of Thailand.

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10.11.2024

‘America First’ and Threading the Needle on Tech Sovereignty – The Diplomat

A disproportionately hardline policy from the incoming Trump administration could ultimately see a more isolated U.S. lose the tech war, and a great deal more.

The Diplomat Economy

10.11.2024

Why Has High Speed Rail Failed in Kazakhstan? – The Diplomat

Kazakhstan once harbored grand plans for a high-speed rail network. While its neighbors have pushed ahead with such projects, why has HSR fallen out of favor in Astana?

The Diplomat Economy

09.11.2024

China Unveils $1.7 Trillion Package to Address Mounting Local Debt Woes – The Diplomat

Despite comprehensive plans, market skepticism persists amid limited consumer stimulus and lingering long-term fiscal challenges.

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09.11.2024

The Financial Struggles at Indonesian Textile Giant Sritex, Explained – The Diplomat

The garment manufacturer is struggling with a heavy debt burden, a slump in demand, and a flood of inexpensive imports.

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09.11.2024

Debunking the Myth of Malaysia’s Economic Overdependence on China – The Diplomat

Some observers claim that the country has become too reliant on China for its own good – but the data says otherwise.

The Diplomat Economy

08.11.2024

Kyrgyzstan’s Vape Ban: Clean Lungs or Dirty Lobbying? – The Diplomat

Banning domestic vape sales while preserving manufacturing for export may simply serve to expand the shadow market and line the pockets of customs officials.

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08.11.2024

Trump Victory Could Spark a Rethink for New Zealand at APEC in Peru – The Diplomat

For New Zealand, Trump’s overwhelming win in the U.S. election might spark a rethink of its policy of aligning more closely with Washington.

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07.11.2024

Growth in Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy Slows Slightly in 2024 – The Diplomat

The region’s online economy is beginning to show signs of maturity, as firms attempt to pivot from growth to profitability.

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07.11.2024

Chinese Investment in Kazakhstan Deepens With $2.5 Billion in New Deals – The Diplomat

Although branded as commercial deals, most of the agreements involve a steel and mining company recently acquired and renamed by a state-owned private equity firm in the wake of a tragic mining accident.

The Diplomat Economy

05.11.2024

How Will the US Election Affect Southeast Asia’s Economies? – The Diplomat

Whoever prevails on November 5, the region is bound to face a more complex and challenging economic environment.

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05.11.2024

Indonesia Bars Sale of Google Smartphones Over Local Content Rules – The Diplomat

The announcement comes not long after the government imposed similar restrictions on the sale of Apple’s latest iPhone model.

The Diplomat Economy

02.11.2024

Is Uzbekistan’s EAEU Membership Dead in the Water? – The Diplomat

Despite Moscow’s diplomatic overtures, Uzbekistan announced on October 17 that it will not be pursuing full membership in the Eurasian Economic Union.

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02.11.2024

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Orders Changes to Contentious Jobs Law – The Diplomat

Labor unions say the wide-ranging legislation, passed in 2020, could undermine vital worker protections.

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02.11.2024

New Zealand’s Breakthrough Free Trade Deal With the Gulf – The Diplomat

After nearly two decades of talks, and numerous diplomatic twists and turns, the country has sealed an FTA with the Gulf Cooperation Council.

The Diplomat Economy

01.11.2024

Additional Kazakh and Uzbek Companies Hit With Russia-Related Sanctions – The Diplomat

Russia is increasingly reliant on transnational schemes to circumvent sanctions, which occasionally run through Central Asia.

The Diplomat Economy

31.10.2024

Talking ASEAN Supply Chains With Chris Catto-Smith – The Diplomat

A logistics specialist discusses economics, poverty and the nuts and bolts of climate change in Southeast Asia.

The Diplomat Economy

30.10.2024

The ‘Fab 4’ Allies Are Pushing Back on US Export Controls on China – The Diplomat

The Dutch government will now issue independent licenses for exporting DUV Lithography machines to China.

The Diplomat Economy

30.10.2024

The Philippines’ 2025 Budget, Explained – The Diplomat

The expanded budget confirms the Marcos administration’s commitment to financing scaled up public spending by borrowing and running deficits.

The Diplomat Economy

29.10.2024

Vietnam Signs Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement With UAE – The Diplomat

The agreement, Vietnam’s first with a Middle Eastern nation, comes after a busy couple of years in the country’s foreign relations.

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29.10.2024

Nobel Prize-Winning Research Highlights Cambodia’s History of Extractive Institutions – The Diplomat

The work of Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson can help explain the government’s collusion in criminal activities like cyber-scams.

The Diplomat Economy

27.10.2024

The State-Owned Company at the Center of Taliban Plans for Self-Sufficiency – The Diplomat

The National Development Corporation (NDC), though established under the previous government, has become a key instrument for the Taliban’s economic planning.

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26.10.2024

Johor and Malaysia’s Data Center Boom – The Diplomat

A massive ramp-up in data centers is attracting foreign investment, but infrastructure challenges persists.

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26.10.2024

Corruption in Kazakhstan’s Judiciary – The Diplomat

Since 2021, 30 judges have been held accountable for corruption, resulting in 15 prison sentences, which notably is more than in the previous eight years combined.

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25.10.2024

Nippon Steel’s Bid for US Steel: National Security Concerns or Political Grandstanding? – The Diplomat

Nippon Steel’s proposal to merge with U.S. Steel is not just a corporate transaction – it’s a strategic move in a high-stakes geopolitical game.

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The Democratic Party’s Electoral Rout Stemmed From Its China Strategy – The Diplomat

With Start of Trilateral Hydropower Trade, South Asia Begins Historic Cooperation – The Diplomat

Central Asia Investing in Itself – The Diplomat

Is China Ready for the Trump Trade War 2.0? – The Diplomat

Australia Holds the Key to a Fair Deal for Timor-Leste – The Diplomat

Thailand to Begin Phase 2 of ‘Digital Wallet’ Stimulus in January – The Diplomat

Indonesia’s PLN and the Clean Energy Conundrum – The Diplomat

The IMF Sends Laos a Reality Check Over Its Finances – The Diplomat

Can Trump’s Tariffs Slow Down China’s Push to Lead High-tech Supply Chains? – The Diplomat

Microfinance Mouthpiece 60 Decibels Drops Case for Defense of Cambodia – The Diplomat

Is Xi Jinping Undermining China’s Path to Tech Superiority? – The Diplomat

Japan’s 2 Trillion Yen AI Stimulus – The Diplomat

Is Thailand’s Power Grid a Gas Guzzler? – The Diplomat

What’s in Malaysia’s 2025 Budget? – The Diplomat

Thailand Announces New Holidays in Bid to Stoke Tourism Growth – The Diplomat

Thai Economists Warn of Political Interference in Central Bank Selection – The Diplomat

‘America First’ and Threading the Needle on Tech Sovereignty – The Diplomat

Why Has High Speed Rail Failed in Kazakhstan? – The Diplomat

China Unveils $1.7 Trillion Package to Address Mounting Local Debt Woes – The Diplomat

The Financial Struggles at Indonesian Textile Giant Sritex, Explained – The Diplomat

Debunking the Myth of Malaysia’s Economic Overdependence on China – The Diplomat

Kyrgyzstan’s Vape Ban: Clean Lungs or Dirty Lobbying? – The Diplomat

Trump Victory Could Spark a Rethink for New Zealand at APEC in Peru – The Diplomat

Growth in Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy Slows Slightly in 2024 – The Diplomat

Chinese Investment in Kazakhstan Deepens With $2.5 Billion in New Deals – The Diplomat

How Will the US Election Affect Southeast Asia’s Economies? – The Diplomat

Indonesia Bars Sale of Google Smartphones Over Local Content Rules – The Diplomat

Is Uzbekistan’s EAEU Membership Dead in the Water? – The Diplomat

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Orders Changes to Contentious Jobs Law – The Diplomat

New Zealand’s Breakthrough Free Trade Deal With the Gulf – The Diplomat

Additional Kazakh and Uzbek Companies Hit With Russia-Related Sanctions – The Diplomat

Talking ASEAN Supply Chains With Chris Catto-Smith – The Diplomat

The ‘Fab 4’ Allies Are Pushing Back on US Export Controls on China – The Diplomat

The Philippines’ 2025 Budget, Explained – The Diplomat

Vietnam Signs Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement With UAE – The Diplomat

Nobel Prize-Winning Research Highlights Cambodia’s History of Extractive Institutions – The Diplomat

The State-Owned Company at the Center of Taliban Plans for Self-Sufficiency – The Diplomat

Johor and Malaysia’s Data Center Boom – The Diplomat

Corruption in Kazakhstan’s Judiciary – The Diplomat

Nippon Steel’s Bid for US Steel: National Security Concerns or Political Grandstanding? – The Diplomat

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