Impending price shocks
All economic players must make concerted efforts to fight high inflation.
Russia braces for economic upheaval as Ukraine war sanctions start to bite
With billions in financial reserves and money still coming in from exports, Russia is yet to feel the full impact of Western sanctions imposed over its offensive in Ukraine, but…
Unified market to also open doors for foreign firms
Accelerating the construction of a large unified market requires not only the efforts of governments at all levels but also the participation of all sectors of society.
China’s role in reducing global inflation positive
The writer says China does not "export" inflation and China is insteda playing a positive role in reducing global inflation and stabilizing global prices.
After taking ‘tough decisions’, Pakistan now looks at China for rescue
By increasing petroleum prices, the government hopes to dodge sovereign default, salvage the IMF deal and leverage the support of multilateral financial institutions and friendly…
Burning more money not a sustainable solution
The paper says most price subsidies should be distributed through a well-targeted social assistance program, rather than being commodity-based.
China is not worried about the IPEF – but it should be
The fact that 13 countries joined the US' Indo-Pacific Economic Framework even with few details unveiled reflects concern over China's rising influence and assertiveness.
Make food security Malaysia’s priority
Malaysia imports nearly 60 per cent of its food needs with its dependence on imports totaling over RM50 billion yearly.
Pakistan’s relief package is a step in the right direction but allocation of funds is not enough
The government’s monitoring mechanisms must act with increased vigilance to make sure no relief is wasted on unscrupulous individuals.
GDP a misleading measure of development
The writer says in order to measure real development, we need to take into account the qualitative aspects, rather than focusing on quantity only.