The right policies can protect the workers of Asia and the Pacific
Decent employment for all and an expansion of social protection and health care should form the foundations of a strong social contract between the State and its citizens.
The government should bite the bullet to prevent fiscal time bomb
The writer says Indonesia need a well-designed, permanent fuel reform policy that will gradually bring domestic fuel prices closer to their actual production costs.
The IMF deal and beyond
It will be a major challenge to ensure that economic stabilisation goals are on track in the face of the latest catastrophe caused by the floods and torrential rains that have…
How trade with India may prove ‘cost-effective’
Sources say Pakistan could save foreign exchange by allowing direct import with lesser cost than sourcing through a third country, such as the UAE.
More pain ahead for markets after Fed chairman Powell’s stark warning
The huge thud heard from Wall Street is likely to reverberate through global markets this week as stock investors flee to the sidelines.
To boost exports, we must remove barriers to their diversification
The paper says the Bangladesh commerce ministry should fast-track project to help in export diversification.
‘Jokowinomics’ buys political stability for $33.5 billion
Central to the “Jokowinomics” policy is keeping energy prices in check by pumping more and more government funds into subsidies.
Bangladesh well-placed to ride out recession
The Bangladesh economy has made its name in must-have staple items, many of which are almost recession-proof, such as jeans and T-shirts.
The future of work in a post-Covid world
Companies must create a new, human-centric model for the hybrid environment by designing work around employee-driven flexibility, culture connectedness, and human leadership.
Can Bangladesh ensure a soft landing?
Like much of the world, Bangladesh's economy is facing strong headwinds and turbulence.