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.
How Indonesia can learn from euro-US dollar parity
The writer says Indonesia will need to conserve its dollar liquidity and refrain from excessive intervention in the forex market.poli
China’s economy will speed up in second half year
While this year got off to a better-than-expected start, China's economy stumbled due to new Covid-19 outbreaks and repercussions from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
What should be Bangladesh’s food security strategy?
Across the world, rising food prices and reduced purchasing power due to inflationary pressure are worsening food security in many countries.
In new energy world, S’pore finds itself between a rock and a hard place
What makes this present shortage unique and more worrying is that there are longer-term issues affecting the world's energy supply.
Germany’s supply chain law, human rights & opportunity for collaboration
Germany’s incoming supply chain law can make way for Berlin and Singapore to place human rights at the highest level.
Lessons from the crypto carnage
A lot of the carnage was also the result of excesses in the cryptoverse that were hidden during the good times but have now been exposed.
Ban loan shark apps
Instant credit apps charge exorbitantly high rates while luring customers with misleading terms, and are completely unregulated by the authorities.