Why Bangladesh failed to contain inflation while others succeeded
While many other countries have managed to reduce inflationary pressure by adopting monetary policy tools, Bangladeshi policymakers have shied away from doing the same.
Marcos needs a new national economic strategy
The writer says that despite a plethora of foreign visits, where Mr. Marcos secured billions of investment pledges, there is still little sign that the Philippines is being taken…
To develop tourism, give it a separate ministry
While prudent macroeconomic policies and effective reforms, among other factors, are said to be behind the improvement, tourism is also playing a vital role.
Hydropower and South Asian integration
Nepal’s hydropower potential ranks among the highest globally in terms of per capita and unit of GDP.
Pakistan’s economic situation is alarming
The writer says only sound economic policies implemented honestly and saner politics carried out without “undue intervention of the establishment” can help improve this…
Surging fuel and energy costs are devastating the working-class and salaried households
Unable to cope with the rising cost of living that is exacerbating inequalities in society, many are ready to risk their lives to leave this country.
Putting Philippine’s growth back on track
The paper says that odds are unfortunately not in the Philippines’ favour, considering that inflation remains elevated and will likely remain so considering the recent increases…
Surging government borrowing portrays a grim future
The writer says the only rescue plan for the government is to drastically enhance tax collection from business groups, tycoons, habitual defaulters, and money launderers.
Hydropower propels China’s climate action
Despite the global focus on China's solar and wind energy, hydropower remains the biggest renewable energy source for China, and will remain so for decades to come.
The BRICS alternatives to the US dollar
The writer says efforts should be made to try and design a mechanism that facilitates bilateral trade and, at the same time, substantially reduces the demand for US dollars,…