Economy
The economic cost of closure of the Strait of Hormuz for the world
In the intricate web of global commerce, few corridors are as critical and as vulnerable as the Strait of Hormuz. Tucked between Iran and...
Smarter Spending: How Data Analytics Is Revolutionizing Public Expenditure Management
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and data proliferation, public finance is entering a period of transformative change. Among the most promising...
BRICS Summit in Rio Raises New Questions About the Bloc’s Future
Popularly referred to as BRICS, the informal group of emerging-market economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), meeting in Rio de Janeiro, has...
Singapore’s Financial Fortress: Institutionalising Market Reforms to Anchor Global Capital
In a world shaped by U.S.-China rivalries, regulatory changes in Hong Kong, and Japan’s stimulus adjustments, Singapore stands out as a pillar of financial...
Global Economic Shocks: Impact of US–China Rivalry on Morocco’s Trade and Investment
Since 2018, the economic rivalry between the United States and China has intensified into a full-scale contest over influence, technology, and financial strength. From...
EurAsia Expo 2025 in Urumqi: A Gateway to Global Connectivity and Regional Prosperity
On June 26, 2025, the vibrant city of Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, witnessed the grand opening...
Tracking Indian Participation in SPIEF-2025 – Interview
St. Petersburg Economic Forum remains one of the valuable platforms for developing strategic trade ties and forging investment cooperation with potental partners, both local...
ASEAN and Japan’s Collaborative Efforts in Greenwashing the Economy
Authors: Raissa Serafina Rayendra & Mohan M.R.T. Eteng Sitorus*
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan have ramped up efforts to link economic...
Russia-Africa: Balancing Bilateral Trade
Amidst the dominating geopolitical and economic themes at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), African participants were practically in search of potential...
Trump’s Tariffs Threat to the Global South
After agreeing to suspend the “reciprocal” duties for 90 days — till early July — Trump threatened to set country-specific tariff rates. By making...