Vietnam balances between the Indo-Pacific powers
Vietnam is balancing engagement in defence cooperation with the United States as part of its Indo-Pacific Strategy without angering China.…
Getting Vietnam’s economic growth back on track
Vietnam risks being unable to move up the value chain in its export-oriented manufacturing industries and losing its competitive edge…
Brunei’s stagnant economy is ripe for change
Brunei needs to pivot towards economic diversification and future high-growth industries to fill the void left by traditional oil and…
Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis worsens under military rule
Myanmar's humanitarian crisis is not just a domestic problem but has spillover effects on the wider region. ...
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…
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. ...
Thailand’s post-pandemic economic recovery still trailing behind
Thailand's new government is struggling to speed up its economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, with demand-side stimulus and new…
The twilight of US trade leadership
The continued US retreat from global trade leadership since 2017 is enabling the ascent of China's state-capitalist model. ...
The United States and China’s complex cooperation and rivalry continue
In 2024, US–China relations will navigate economic interdependence, heightened technological competition and strategic geopolitical moves. ...