Be careful with ‘over-optimism’ for megaprojects
Bangladesh is not guaranteed to benefit greatly from the megaprojects that are currently in the pipeline, and they even have the potential to do more harm than good.
Unified market to also open doors for foreign firms
Accelerating the construction of a large unified market requires not only the efforts of governments at all levels but also the participation of all sectors of society.
All the way on dual citizenship
A law allowing dual citizenship would go a long way in tapping the potential of people who would serve Indonesia and contribute to its development.
Even as govt and TTP agree on ceasefire extension, prospects of peace remain bleak
Simply put, if the TTP's demands were to be met, it would amount to a surrender of the state’s authority over parts of the erstwhile tribal belt where the militants are active.
China’s role in reducing global inflation positive
The writer says China does not "export" inflation and China is insteda playing a positive role in reducing global inflation and stabilizing global prices.
After taking ‘tough decisions’, Pakistan now looks at China for rescue
By increasing petroleum prices, the government hopes to dodge sovereign default, salvage the IMF deal and leverage the support of multilateral financial institutions and friendly…
Burning more money not a sustainable solution
The paper says most price subsidies should be distributed through a well-targeted social assistance program, rather than being commodity-based.
A bleak future awaits Pakistan if politics and economics continue to collide
The writer says all political actors need to think as much about the country’s economic future as their own partisan interests.
China is not worried about the IPEF – but it should be
The fact that 13 countries joined the US' Indo-Pacific Economic Framework even with few details unveiled reflects concern over China's rising influence and assertiveness.
A World (Economic Forum) divided
The need for South-East Asia to “speak out” and “look out for its own interests” are more urgent than before.