‘Cryptobituaries’ are misplaced
Despite the setbacks crypto has faced, its continued adoption and innovation will ensure it survives.
Pledges made at Geneva moot won’t solve Pakistan’s immediate liquidity crisis as is being touted by govt
The paper says the premier and his economic team must recognise that a sustained international support plan will not be made available unless the country is seen taking concrete…
The Indonesian economy: Looking at 2023 and beyond
The writer says the government should stick to policies that will strengthen the economy.
Overcoming looming economic challenges in 2023
For Bangladesh, though inflation has subdued slightly in recent months, it is still much higher than the previous year and the government's projections.
It’s unlikely that IMF will take PM Shehbaz’s assurances favourably, given its experience with Pakistan
For the prime minister to personally step in, after his finance minister has refused to budge for months, shows that the PML-N leadership remains divided on what its strategy…
Plunging profits of Samsung and LG show harsh market conditions, global downturn
The drop in their earnings is a negative sign for Korea, whose economy is already saddled with a slew of challenges, including stubbornly high inflation and sluggish domestic…
The govt has failed to show any spine when it comes to protecting citizens’ financial well-being
With a sense of helplessness and hopelessness slowly descending on the country, those who are privileged are increasingly talking about moving abroad.
2022: The year the rich won, and the public lost
Real income is decreasing for the majority but it is increasing for top earners, leading to a centralisation of wealth.
In for a perfect storm
Growth prospects next year are subject to the significant downside risks of weaker global demand and tighter global financing conditions.
Small but mighty – the rise of newly rich ‘micro-regions’
These pockets of prosperity within countries call for a new lens through which to view the world, instead of the old categories of ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ nations.