The challenges facing digibanks
User experience, not products, will ultimately decide who the winners will be.
Bangladesh needs to rely less on EU, US markets
There is a strong argument for suggesting our garment industry has too many of its eggs in one or two baskets, leaving it massively over-exposed.
Post-Covid challenges for Bangladesh’s labour market
While the economy is in the process of recovery, the recent Russia-Ukraine war has posed further challenges to the local labour market.
No rush for Russian oil for Indonesia
The oil price cap will divide countries, even those that are not directly linked to Russia, and drive them into crisis.
Silver lining to economic storm clouds
Recent sell-off in the markets promises better long-term returns, says JP Morgan’s chair of global research Joyce Chang.
IMF has changed, but has Sri Lanka?
The writer says Sri Lanka's corrupt systems need a shake-up if they wish to avail of the funding opportunities presented by donors.
Migrant workers to sustain Korea’s economic future
Many Asian youth will keep coming here in increasing numbers in the days ahead to take up jobs that require nimble hands but are shunned by educated Koreans.
Investors less than keen to take big bets on Malaysia
The private sector's hesitancy comes on the back of numerous policy flip-flops since the 2018 election saw the first change of government in six decades.
Is the world’s most-sanctioned nation Russia really hurting?
Some say Russia is headed towards economic disaster following its invasion of Ukraine, but the real picture is more complicated.
Glitter or gold? Indonesia’s glowing economic outlook put to test after fuel price hikes
The move to slash fuel subsidies is an opportunity for the government to prove the glow of the country's economy is not skin-deep.