Is the falling yen a cause for concern?
The yen is down to 137 to the dollar, the lowest for 20 years, 16 percent lower than the beginning of the year. Three possible reasons are given for this decline.
G7’s bid to undermine China’s BRI set for failure
It seems that politicians behind the G7 bid are attempting to recast the BRI, an orderly development plan, as a global power grab.
Several Indonesians trapped in illegal payday loan schemes
Due to the absence of legal protection for payday-loan customer in the country, debt collectors feel free to use intimidation, violation of privacy and terror.
Power grids have to cool scorching heat
Rising temperatures, combined with resumption of economic activity after the Covid-19 outbreaks, have significantly raised the demand for energy, especially electricity.
No planning: The root cause of ills in Bangladesh’s power sector
With gas production declining, the continued high dependency on gas in the power sector is a serious mistake.
Efficient cross-border payment system can be boon to migrant workers, recovery
The challenges to developing a cross-border payment system include high costs, slow speeds, limited access and inadequate transparency.
Is the rupee too weak to recover?
For a long time to come, the country may have to continue external borrowings, just to retire or service old external debts and to keep bare minimum forex reserves.
IMF’s flattering plaudits can be intoxicating, but should be taken with a pinch of salt
Rather than taking the current praise for granted, the writer says the government needs to pay attention to the warning signs.
India’s self-reliance puzzle: Adding by subtracting?
The writer says India's objective of self-reliance is counterproductive to the strategy of overcoming the current recession.
How Indonesia can lead G-20 through ambitious energy transition action
Only radical action and a fast-track transition to renewables can fix our energy system.