Financial literacy needed in Bangladesh to stop scams
Criminals in Bangladesh thrive on digital platforms, luring students and exploiting lax consequences, prompting government-led financial literacy initiatives. ...
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…
PNG’s positive economic outlook may not lift living standards
Despite a positive macroeconomic outlook, PNG needs economic reforms to address political and social instability in 2024. ...
Entrepreneurship can power Japan’s economic revival
As a new generation enters the workforce, Japan is witnessing a surge in entrepreneurial activity — one which may lead…
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. ...
Fine-tuning FDI screening can propel Singapore and ASEAN forward
Singapore may soon pass legislation to enhance transparency and mitigate the impact of big power influence, in a move that…
Hong Kong’s economic quagmire continues
Hong Kong's economy experienced a cyclical upswing in 2023, but deep-seated structural factors may hinder long-term growth. ...
The NDB and BRICS in global governance reform
Author: Silvia Menegazzi, LUISS On 7 December 2022, Egypt ratified its participation in the New Development Bank (NDB) — a…
Anwar Ibrahim returns to a changed economy
Author: Teck Chi Wong, University of Queensland During Anwar Ibrahim’s first stint as Malaysia’s finance minister in the 1990s, Putrajaya…
Vietnam’s economy shows signs of revival
Author: Suiwah Leung, ANU In 2022, the geopolitical tensions caused by the war in Ukraine, slowing growth in the Chinese…