When policy meets reality in Malaysia’s Sabah
"On July 1, the Federal Government implemented a targeted diesel subsidy programme that seems to have left many Sabahans feeling like they’ve been sold a raw deal," writes…
Pakistan-India Indus Water Treaty at a strategic crossroads (Part 1)
"While the world looks to strengthen governance and transparency on shared river basins in pursuit of the ‘One Water-One Vision’ principle, India is moving entirely in the…
Inspirations from China’s journey
Analysts Sun Jingying and Zhang Yuyan argue that while China's progress over the past century may not be a blueprint for others to copy, the principles behind it still offer…
Can the China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor become a reality?
Jannatul Naym Pieal argues how the corridor's viability depends on the political and security situation in Myanmar, where conflict has disrupted both governance and infrastructure…
China-EU economic ties not zero-sum game: China Daily
The China Daily editorial team says that "The 'intensive, focused and constructive' talks surrounding key economic and trade issues sent a clear signal that China and the EU…
FTAs evolve into economic security agreements amid the ‘weaponisation of economy’
The global free trade system was established following the end of the Cold War and expanded with the World Trade Organization, which was launched in 1995, at its core, says the…
Will Japanese government push through tax cut without considering concerns?: The Yomiuri Shimbun
The Yomiuri Shimbun's editorial team highlights that if Japan's consumption tax cut is implemented, it would be the first such reduction since the policy was first introduced in…
Heeding the signal: Indonesia’s rising food insecurity
The share of food-insecure Indonesians rose from 8.7 percent in 2024 to 10.4 percent in 2025, or roughly 29 million people, writes Yehezkiel Raka Paskalis.
499 years of Jakarta: The Jakarta Post
As the city celebrates its 499th anniversary, the Jakarta Post's editorial board laments how despite its significant progress, Jakarta continues to struggle with the consequences…
El Nino and India’s monsoon question
India's southwest monsoon plays a pivotal role as the country's "economic lifeline," through sustaining agriculture and supporting hydropower generation – while also affecting…