Asia-Pacific
Coverage of Asian and Pacific economies including China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia.
Stabilization And Cyclones: Sri Lanka’s Recovery Under Climate Pressure
Sri Lanka’s post default program is praised for restoring stability, but a devastating cyclone and deep social strains highlight the limits of narrow success metrics. This article examines the tension between fiscal adjustment, climate shocks and human welfare.
How India’s Tax And Data Rules Are Redrawing The Map For Global Digital Platforms
India is tightening the tax and regulatory framework for foreign digital firms while integrating central bank digital currency into its tax code. This article explains what is changing, why it matters and how it fits into the global push to regulate the digital economy.
Thailand’s Poverty Success Story And Why Vulnerability Still Shadows The Gains
Thailand has reduced measured poverty in recent years, but a large share of households remain one shock away from slipping back. This article explores the drivers of progress, the structure of vulnerability and the policy choices that could turn fragile gains into lasting resilience.
Inside Korea’s Business Confidence Rebound And What It Signals For Global Manufacturing
South Korea’s business confidence has turned positive for the first time in several years. This article examines the export drivers behind the rebound, the sector dynamics inside Korea, and how this shift fits into the broader story of global manufacturing.
China Property Sector Restructuring and Consumer Confidence Recovery
Tracking the progress of real estate sector workouts and their ripple effects on household spending and growth.
Japan Yield Curve Control Exit and Yen Revaluation Dynamics
How the Bank of Japan's policy normalisation is reshaping currency markets and global carry trade positions.
India GDP Growth Trajectory and Digital Economy Expansion
How India's digital infrastructure investments are accelerating financial inclusion and formalisation of the economy.
ASEAN Manufacturing Hub Competition and Supply Chain Diversification
Which Southeast Asian economies are winning the race to absorb production relocating from China.
Australia Mining Sector Outlook and Critical Minerals Strategy
Australia's position in the global critical minerals race and the economic outlook for its resource sector.
South Korea Semiconductor Export Recovery and Tech Cycle Analysis
Tracking the rebound in Korean chip exports as a bellwether for the global technology investment cycle.
Pacific Islands Climate Vulnerability and Economic Adaptation
The existential economic threat facing small island states and emerging adaptation financing models.