India’s GDP growth masks economic challenges
India’s economy grew substantially in 2023, but the country must tackle rising inflation and declining foreign investment if it wants…
South Korea’s higher education should make inroads in India
South Korea's university sector should focus on India, whose policies and demographics align well with South Korea's transnational higher education…
India should leverage FTAs to induce FDI flows
India should leverage its free trade agreements to increase foreign direct investment inflows, diversify its import sources and increase participation…
Indonesia fortifies financial resilience ahead of election
Fiscal and monetary policies must be harmonious and sustainable to maintain economic stability during the 2024 presidential election period. ...
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…
Rethinking Indonesia’s investment policies through the lens of conditionalities
Indonesia's game plan of betting big on EVs and batteries isn't enough — it's time to up the ante in…
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…
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,…
The false logic of sanctions as deterrents
Author: Tom Westland, Wageningen University In February 2022, a war began between Russia and Ukraine. On paper, the odds were…