Vietnam’s Land Law evolution
Vietnam's updated Land Law balances social stability and economic growth by fairly valuing land, increasing compensation and improving living standards,…
China’s proliferating Pacific police footprint
China's police cooperation is proving beneficial to the Pacific — but Pacific states should be cautious about the type of…
Foreign debt will be Pakistan’s economic touchstone in 2024
In 2024, the most urgent task for Pakistan's new government will be grappling with their crippling foreign debt. ...
India’s thirst for improved water security
India’s water crisis is worsening but there are streams of solutions, if only the government is quick enough to act.…
Nepal should leverage powerful friends and chart a roadmap to tackle economic woes
Navigating economic turbulence and complex domestic and international political situations, Nepal needs to balance diplomatic ties while charting a roadmap…
Infrastructure diplomacy the key to China’s influence in Africa
China’s architectural gifts in Africa symbolise powerful diplomatic engagement and reinforce China’s role as a global player capable of shaping…
Symbolism over substance in US–Indonesia partnership
The recent US–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership does little to upgrade the lacklustre state of the relationship and remains mostly symbolic.…
Overcoming constraints to inclusive growth in Cambodia
To achieve its lofty economic objectives, Cambodia must address a variety of obstacles hindering inclusive, sustainable and resilient growth. ...
Diminishing returns on real estate threaten Chinese economic growth
Beijing must embrace major fiscal reforms to pivot away from a construction growth model that no longer functions as intended.…
Is US–China decoupling heading in a dangerous direction?
Authors: Nicholas R Lardy and Tianlei Huang, Peterson Institute for International Economics The US and Chinese economies are closely interconnected,…