Economy

In addition to long-time player India, China’s Sinopec has also acquired rights to operate in the island’s retail market.

Following earlier comments from the Cambodian leader, Thailand's Move Forward Party denied it had any policy of expelling migrant workers from the country.

Some Pakistanis are worried about Gwadar’s considerable reliance on Iranian electricity, especially in the context of U.S. opposition to trade with Iran.

The city-state's flagship carrier enjoys a key advantage over many of its regional rivals.

Moscow’s needs are more immediate, giving Tashkent time and space to negotiate. 

Labor reforms are touted as a panacea for economic woes but they essentially aim at facilitating dismissal of workers.

Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty explore how Bhutan is quietly gearing up to become the world's next Bitcoin superpower.

Emerging economies are “struggling just to cope,” the World Bank says. The latest Global Economic Prospects report notes slight improvements but many risks.

The decision is aimed at conserving dollars amid its crippling economic crisis.

With China poised to enter the conversation, it’s critical for Washington to overcome internal obstacles and negotiation troubles to leave its mark on digital trade rules. 

Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow and Pyongyang have bolstered trade, energy, and security cooperation. Will Russia commit to the infrastructure links necessary to cement that trend?

According to a new report from the Lowy Institute, Beijing provided 14 percent of the region's overseas development finance in 2021, down from 24 percent in 2015.