How ASEAN is making instant cross-border payments a reality
Thailand and Singapore have been at the forefront of linking domestic fast payment systems across borders. Their first-of-its-kind ASEAN cross-border linkage provides a blueprint…
We cannot look away from Gaza
The assault in Gaza by Israeli forces continues in full view of the world, in what many have called a “textbook case of genocide, notes the writer.
The cost of banning TikTok
The government’s decision should be based on comprehensive regulatory frameworks that protect societal interests without infringing on constitutional rights.
India’s move to regulating content of streaming giants
The Centre has taken a controversial step in the realm of content regulation, with a proposed broadcasting law that aims to extend oversight to streaming giants.
‘Double 11’ more than a one-day e-commerce wonder
Today, the "Double 11" has become an important way to stimulate domestic demand and release consumption.
The rupiah dodges a bullet
With food production continuing to struggle, Indonesia has become reliant on increasingly expensive food supplies from overseas as other countries struggle with similar…
Fashion needs to support suppliers for green transition
The writer says fashion brands, with their financial might and global reach, hold the keys to change on sustainability issues.
Stability over growth
The paper says focusing on stability over growth is the right monetary stance for Indonesia in coping with the persistent global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and…
Asia continues to fuel global growth, but economic momentum is slowing
While Asia is still set to contribute about two-thirds of global growth in 2023, the growth remains too slow to make up for the output lost during the pandemic and the series of…
Deepening uncertainties in South Korea’s economy
The paper says policymakers must prepare to minimize repercussions from the 5 per cent yield on US Treasury bonds.