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Could an Australian Solar Farm Challenge Lao Energy Ambitions?
June 19, 2023

Could an Australian Solar Farm Challenge Lao Energy Ambitions?

By Luke Hunt
With ambitious plans to export Australian solar power to Singapore, Sun Cable could reshape ASEAN’s future power demands.
China and Russia May Be Expanding Natural Gas Cooperation – Just Not Via Power of Siberia 2
June 17, 2023

China and Russia May Be Expanding Natural Gas Cooperation – Just Not Via Power of Siberia 2

By Joseph Webster
Beijing and Moscow are more likely to cooperate in liquefied natural gas and Central Asian natural gas, not the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline.

IMF Slams New Pakistan Budget Proposal
June 16, 2023

IMF Slams New Pakistan Budget Proposal

By Munir Ahmed
Amid stalled negotiations over restarting a bailout package, the IMF has criticized the government for failing to implement a more fair tax system.

The Secret Struggles of Undocumented Filipino Cleaners in the Netherlands
June 16, 2023

The Secret Struggles of Undocumented Filipino Cleaners in the Netherlands

By Michael Beltran and Sarah Haaij
Working long hours behind closed doors, the undocumented of the Netherlands toil without access to the country's full range of rights and protections.

Will Asia Follow the EU Artificial Intelligence Act or Forge Its Own Path?
June 14, 2023

Will Asia Follow the EU Artificial Intelligence Act or Forge Its Own Path?

By Adam Au
Europe’s data protection regime helped set global standards, but on AI, Asian governments are largely taking a wait-and-see approach.
Philippines’ Investment Fund Bill Draws Criticism
June 14, 2023

Philippines’ Investment Fund Bill Draws Criticism

By Mong Palatino
A group of prominent economists claims that the Maharlika Investment Fund will draw much-needed cash away from other parts of government.

ASEAN’s Cross-Border Digital Payment System Explained
June 13, 2023

ASEAN’s Cross-Border Digital Payment System Explained

By James Guild
Greater financial integration is good for consumers and travelers, but it won't end Southeast Asia's dependence on the U.S. dollar.
China Struggles With Weak Post-COVID Economic Recovery
June 13, 2023

China Struggles With Weak Post-COVID Economic Recovery

By Associated Press
China’s economy rebounded at the start of 2023, but after a good first quarter, factory output and consumer spending are weakening.

Can IPEF Protect Corporate Supply Chains?
June 12, 2023

Can IPEF Protect Corporate Supply Chains?

By SUKEGAWA Seiya
An IPEF agreement notwithstanding, companies in the Indo-Pacific will still be at risk of disruptions to their supply networks.

China, Pakistan, and the Taliban: CPEC in Afghanistan
June 12, 2023

China, Pakistan, and the Taliban: CPEC in Afghanistan

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Claudia Chia. 

Who Benefits From the Eurasian Economic Union?
June 12, 2023

Who Benefits From the Eurasian Economic Union?

By Elvira Aidarkhanova
Russia needs the support of its "old friends" more than ever and views the EAEU as a vehicle for that support.
‘Dollarization’ of North Korean Economy, Once Vital, Now Potential Threat to Kim’s Rule
June 10, 2023

‘Dollarization’ of North Korean Economy, Once Vital, Now Potential Threat to Kim’s Rule

By Hyung-jin Kim
Defectors say an attempt to end use of U.S. dollars and Chinese yuan would likely just cause chaos.

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