The Mobile Economy: Driving the Future of Digital Transformation
The global economy is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by rapid digitalization and the widespread adoption of mobile technologies. Mobile networks and digital infrastructure...
Manus AI and the Governance Gap: Will the Global South Be Left Behind?
On March 6, 2025, Monica.im, a Chinese AI company, launched Manus, an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent with the ability to think and act...
American Taxpayers Will Pay the Heavy Price for Donald Trump’s Reckless Trade War
As Donald Trump threatens to impose heavy tariffs on numerous countries—and has already implemented many of these threats against Canada and Mexico—he boasts that...
China-Canada Trade War: How Retaliatory Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Markets
The escalating trade conflict between China and Canada has entered a new phase, with Beijing imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian agricultural exports in response...
Role of the Southeast Asia Semiconductor Industry and the “Chips” Supply Chain
In 2024, the global semiconductor sales reached US $630.5 billion (Semiconductor Industry Association, 7 Feb 2025). The US-China trade and tech rivalry has caused...
‘Resource Curse’ in the Oil-Wealth Countries: Lessons from South Sudan, Venezuela, and Indonesia
Countries with abundant natural resources, including fossil fuels, typically experience economic prosperity. For decades, many economists have claimed that resource richness significantly impacts economic...
AI You Can Trust: How Blockchain Enables Transparency and Fairness
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various sectors—from finance to healthcare—has brought significant benefits to societies worldwide. However, the lack of transparency...
Europe Cracks Down on Wild Camping: New Laws to Impact Outdoor Enthusiasts
In a move that has sent ripples through the outdoor community, European countries are implementing stricter regulations on wild camping, signaling a significant shift...
Why Participatory Budgeting is the Future of Democracy
In an era where trust in government is declining and political apathy is on the rise, participatory budgeting (PB) offers a beacon of hope....
Indonesia’s Economic Renaissance: Bold Policies and United Alliances for a Resilient Future
Indonesia is at a crossroads. Signs of economic distress are growing—from a depreciating rupiah and falling stock markets to liquidity issues in key state-owned...