Malaysia must take bold economic action
Amid a weak ringgit, inflation concerns and a significant food import bill, Malaysia’s economy has demonstrated resilience, though the government…
Vietnam headed to the future with a defective compass
Vietnam recognises that the world is changing, but its international and domestic strategies are not reflecting these changes. ...
A bumpy road ahead for China’s economy
China’s economy had a bumpy 2023, with growth in the high-tech and services sectors compensating for a precarious property market…
Behind the scenes of Taiwan’s presidential election
The drama of Taiwan's recent presidential election has overshadowed critical economic issues, including energy shortages. ...
Pakistan’s worst-case-scenario year bodes ill for 2024
Pakistan's economic, political and security woes stem from a failure to undertake necessary structural reforms and reverse problematic public policy.…
Futility and loathing in South Korea
2023 saw little progress on addressing South Korea's most pressing domestic issues, with President Yoon's US-focused foreign policy instead taking…
Stress-testing Fijian democracy in 2024
2024 will test Fiji’s political fortitude for better or for worse. ...
The US economy’s soft landing
The US economy defeated pessimistic predictions in 2023, but the storms have not cleared yet. ...
New year, new government for New Zealand
New Zealand's new coalition government must find ways to manage its policy differences while tackling issues of the economy, education…
Power struggles and scandals in Nepal’s political sphere
Nepal grappled with political instability, large-scale scams and the imperative to navigate geopolitical challenges for hydropower exports, tourism and job…