Russia Is Back to the Stalinist Future
With a Soviet-style election, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has come full circle. Read More Here
Tag: Economy
The Indian Giant Has Arrived
With India’s development continuing to gain steam, one of the biggest challenges will be to avoid the mistake that others have made when they failed to recognize their newly acquired global systemic influence and adapt accordingly. Both China and Big Tech show that it is never too early to start managing one’s own rise. Read […]
Indonesia’s fragile democracy faces badly flawed election
Voter intimidation, restrictions on critics and dissent, and law changes that favor ‘nepo babies’ all point to tainted February 14 polls. Read More Here Wealthy Indonesians Set to Win No Matter Who Becomes President Five reasons why Indonesia’s election matters
Thailand’s New Government Rebalances Its Relationship With China
While relations between Bangkok and Beijing remain warm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is pursuing a more diversified foreign policy. Read More Here
Sunset of the Economists
Two decades ago, China’s reformist economists walked the halls of power and dictated policy. Now, they have been side-lined in favor of a new priority: national security. What happened? Read More Here
Everyone Wants a Chip Factory
How the world is future-proofing (and China-proofing) its semiconductor supply chains. Read More Here
America Can’t Win the Tech Race Alone
Keeping its edge over China will require U.S. investment in innovation abroad. Read More Here
Global foreign direct investment grew 3% in 2023 as recession fears eased
New UNCTAD analysis shows global FDI trends defied earlier expectations but highlights that growth was driven by a few European “conduit” economies and raises concerns about the decline in international investment projects. Read More Here
America: the perils of being No 1
For now, the world must cope with an America whose power exceeds its wisdom in an environment where chaos rules. Read More Here
Moody’s reminds China’s pain will be widely shared
China’s slowing growth and unresolved property crisis are putting wider Asia-Pacific at risk as contagion fears spread. Read More Here
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