In the future we are likely to see fewer new entrants into the Chinese market, while players with established operations there will get bigger and stronger, more focused on serving Chinese consumers and businesses.

The Diplomat Economy

03.05.2024

The Geopolitics of Tesla’s China Breakthrough – The Diplomat

Amid growing concerns about China’s EV overcapacity, the U.S. firm wins rare access to the Chinese market.

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02.05.2024

Microsoft CEO Announces AI Investments in Indonesia, Thailand – The Diplomat

Satya Nadella has pledged to expand the infrastructure needed to support the firm’s AI services in the fast-growing region.

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01.05.2024

Samsung Reports a 10-fold Increase in Profit as AI Drives Rebound in Memory Chip Markets – The Diplomat

Samsung projected the memory chip market to remain strong in the coming months, driven by the expansion of generative AI technologies.

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01.05.2024

Indonesia Mulling Dual Citizenship In a Bid to Reverse Brain Drain – The Diplomat

Recent years have seen growing numbers of young Indonesians seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in Singapore.

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01.05.2024

Washington Is Missing the Point on Alternatives to the Belt and Road Initiative – The Diplomat

Any alternative corridor (like IMEC) is likely to leverage BRI hubs and completed projects – thus making them complementary rather than competing initiatives.

The Diplomat Economy

01.05.2024

Southeast Asian Tourism Slowly, But Steadily, Recovered in 2023 – The Diplomat

Is this the year that the region’s tourist sector finally returns to its pre-pandemic levels?

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30.04.2024

New Chief in Town: Can Wu Qing Halt the Decline of China’s Stock Market? – The Diplomat

The “Brokerage Butcher” is now the chair of the CSRC, with a mandate to address long-standing inefficiencies and rejuvenate market stability.

The Diplomat Economy

30.04.2024

Sino-Kyrgyz Relations: A (Very) One-sided Relationship – The Diplomat

On the one hand, China and the BRI have aided Kyrgyzstan in opening up to global trade. On the other hand, Bishkek’s debt and dependency on Beijing’s loans are alarming.

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30.04.2024

China’s Alternative Global Trade System – The Diplomat

Insights from Henry Gao.

The Diplomat Economy

28.04.2024

Strategic Policy Needed for Pakistan’s SMEs – The Diplomat

Implementing a proactive strategic policy for Pakistani SMEs is imperative, as the performance of domestic industries is the biggest advertisement for outsiders to follow suit and invest in the country.

The Diplomat Economy

27.04.2024

Pakistani Business Leaders Pitch for Trade Talks With India – The Diplomat

But the country’s aggressive posturing against India will make it difficult for the government to take the process forward.

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27.04.2024

Mongolian Parliament Passes Legislation to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund – The Diplomat

Can Mongolia finally ensure that its mineral wealth benefits the people?

The Diplomat Economy

27.04.2024

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Singapore’s Foreign Workforce – The Diplomat

Without careful regulations, AI will widen the already significant divide between Singaporean workers and the country’s large population of migrant laborers.

The Diplomat Economy

27.04.2024

Iran and Pakistan’s Peace Pipeline Conundrum – The Diplomat

Pakistan faces a difficult decision: penalties for failing to construct a gas pipeline to Iran, or U.S. sanctions for building it.

The Diplomat Economy

26.04.2024

Delhi’s Dilemma: A Growing Economy and Growing Unemployment – The Diplomat

India is on its way to becoming the third-largest economy in the world, yet unemployment among young people with graduate degrees is at an all-time high.

The Diplomat Economy

25.04.2024

Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Talks With Private Bondholders Hit a Snag – The Diplomat

Is the government quibbling over small details to signal to the public that it is driving a hard bargain?

The Diplomat Economy

25.04.2024

TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What Happened When India Did It. – The Diplomat

In India, the app was banned nearly four years ago. Most users and content creators migrated to other platforms without much trouble.

The Diplomat Economy

25.04.2024

Toward Germany-South Korea Cooperation in Economic Security – The Diplomat

The two manufacturing powerhouses face similar challenges, including coercion and competition from China. Can they weather the tide together?

The Diplomat Economy

24.04.2024

How The Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023 – The Diplomat

Three years after its establishment, the purpose of the state-run investment fund is starting to come into focus.

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24.04.2024

Why a Bhutan-India Tourism Meeting Excited Entrepreneurs in Nepal – The Diplomat

Bhutan’s embrace of regional tourism could be a major boost for connectivity in the entire BBIN subregion.

The Diplomat Economy

23.04.2024

What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor? – The Diplomat

The Philippines’ largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China’s growing power in the South China Sea.

The Diplomat Economy

19.04.2024

How Are Patterns of Labor Migration From Uzbekistan Changing? – The Diplomat

Following the Crocus City Hall attack and a subsequent wave of xenophobia and discrimination toward migrants in Russia, Tashkent has introduced additional measures to support its labor migrants abroad and at home.

The Diplomat Economy

19.04.2024

US and Europe: 2 Different Approaches to Restricting Chinese EVs – The Diplomat

As China’s overcapacity becomes a buzzword, restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles are expected. However, the objectives, approaches, and anticipated outcomes differ between Europe and the U.S.

The Diplomat Economy

19.04.2024

Why Are Americans Souring on Foreign Investment? – The Diplomat

The official warm welcome that foreign investors receive in the U.S. may not be matched by common sentiment among the American electorate.

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18.04.2024

Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says – The Diplomat

Tim Cook said that the giant tech firm would “look at” options in Indonesia, as it continues to reduce its heavy reliance on Chinese supply chains.

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18.04.2024

Apple-Baidu Partnership Risks Accelerating China’s Influence Over the Future of Generative AI – The Diplomat

Such partnerships risk further normalizing Beijing’s authoritarian model of digital governance and accelerating China’s efforts to standardize its AI policies and technologies globally.

The Diplomat Economy

18.04.2024

Beyond Tariffs: Overcapacity Ignites Fresh Tensions in China-US Trade Relations – The Diplomat

Traditional tools no longer suffice. Policymakers in both countries must embrace paradigm-shifting solutions for new challenges.

The Diplomat Economy

17.04.2024

Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense? – The Diplomat

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government has struggled to fund its massive “digital wallet” stimulus program.

The Diplomat Economy

16.04.2024

Behind the EU’s New Probe Into China’s Green Tech Subsidies – The Diplomat

The latest probe is just the beginning of EU efforts to adjust to a “new world” focused on economic security.

The Diplomat Economy

16.04.2024

Mongolia to Strengthen Tourism and Creative Industry Ties With South Korea – The Diplomat

As showcased in the Mongolian prime minister’s recent visit, Mongolia sees South Korea as a crucial partner in diversifying its economy.

The Diplomat Economy

12.04.2024

Vietnamese Court Sentences Property Tycoon to Death in Giant Fraud Case – The Diplomat

Truong My Lan was found guilty of embezzling an astonishing $12.54 billion from Saigon Commercial Bank in the decade to 2022.

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12.04.2024

LEAP: A Catalyst for the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia IT Partnership – The Diplomat

This year’s LEAP showcased 74 Pakistani firms, underlining the trend of Pakistan’s increasing engagement with Saudi Arabia on IT.

The Diplomat Economy

12.04.2024

China’s New Approach to Data Policy: Here to Stay or Here for Now? – The Diplomat

China’s revised regulations leave its fundamental data policy conundrum unresolved: Should it prioritize control or economic growth?

The Diplomat Economy

10.04.2024

Indonesia’s Scorpene Submarine Deal With France, Explained – The Diplomat

Under the terms of the long-awaited deal, two of the French submarines will be built in Indonesia by the state shipbuilding firm PT PAL.

The Diplomat Economy

10.04.2024

India’s Long Road to Net-Zero – The Diplomat

With ambitious targets, the green transition is a huge challenge for India.

The Diplomat Economy

06.04.2024

Yellen Calls for Level Playing Field for US Workers and Firms During China Visit – The Diplomat

The U.S. Treasury Secretary raised what the U.S. considers to be unfair Chinese trade practices in talks with senior Chinese officials.

The Diplomat Economy

04.04.2024

How Will the Prabowo Administration Approach Indonesian Energy Policy? – The Diplomat

The new administration will take office at a crucial point in the country’s energy transition.

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Bhutan’s Tourism Dilemma: Balancing Economy and Sustainability – The Diplomat

China Signals a Loosening of Data and AI Governance – The Diplomat

Despite the ‘De-risking’ Buzz, Some Multinationals Are Doubling Down in China – The Diplomat

The Geopolitics of Tesla’s China Breakthrough – The Diplomat

Microsoft CEO Announces AI Investments in Indonesia, Thailand – The Diplomat

Samsung Reports a 10-fold Increase in Profit as AI Drives Rebound in Memory Chip Markets – The Diplomat

Indonesia Mulling Dual Citizenship In a Bid to Reverse Brain Drain – The Diplomat

Washington Is Missing the Point on Alternatives to the Belt and Road Initiative – The Diplomat

Southeast Asian Tourism Slowly, But Steadily, Recovered in 2023 – The Diplomat

New Chief in Town: Can Wu Qing Halt the Decline of China’s Stock Market? – The Diplomat

Sino-Kyrgyz Relations: A (Very) One-sided Relationship – The Diplomat

China’s Alternative Global Trade System – The Diplomat

Strategic Policy Needed for Pakistan’s SMEs – The Diplomat

Pakistani Business Leaders Pitch for Trade Talks With India – The Diplomat

Mongolian Parliament Passes Legislation to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund – The Diplomat

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Singapore’s Foreign Workforce – The Diplomat

Iran and Pakistan’s Peace Pipeline Conundrum – The Diplomat

Delhi’s Dilemma: A Growing Economy and Growing Unemployment – The Diplomat

Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Talks With Private Bondholders Hit a Snag – The Diplomat

TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What Happened When India Did It. – The Diplomat

Toward Germany-South Korea Cooperation in Economic Security – The Diplomat

How The Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023 – The Diplomat

Why a Bhutan-India Tourism Meeting Excited Entrepreneurs in Nepal – The Diplomat

What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor? – The Diplomat

How Are Patterns of Labor Migration From Uzbekistan Changing? – The Diplomat

US and Europe: 2 Different Approaches to Restricting Chinese EVs – The Diplomat

Why Are Americans Souring on Foreign Investment? – The Diplomat

Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says – The Diplomat

Apple-Baidu Partnership Risks Accelerating China’s Influence Over the Future of Generative AI – The Diplomat

Beyond Tariffs: Overcapacity Ignites Fresh Tensions in China-US Trade Relations – The Diplomat

Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense? – The Diplomat

Behind the EU’s New Probe Into China’s Green Tech Subsidies – The Diplomat

Mongolia to Strengthen Tourism and Creative Industry Ties With South Korea – The Diplomat

Vietnamese Court Sentences Property Tycoon to Death in Giant Fraud Case – The Diplomat

LEAP: A Catalyst for the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia IT Partnership – The Diplomat

China’s New Approach to Data Policy: Here to Stay or Here for Now? – The Diplomat

Indonesia’s Scorpene Submarine Deal With France, Explained – The Diplomat

India’s Long Road to Net-Zero – The Diplomat

Yellen Calls for Level Playing Field for US Workers and Firms During China Visit – The Diplomat

How Will the Prabowo Administration Approach Indonesian Energy Policy? – The Diplomat

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