Economy
From Libertarian Enclaves to Global Trade Hubs: Reframing Prospera as Global Trade Calatyst
Honduras Próspera Inc. originated as an innovative developer of Zones for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDEs). For sustainable growth, it must forge radical coalitions...
Indian Factor in BRICS De-Dollarization Dream
The geopolitical shifts and drive for the reformation of global monetary and financial systems are igniting the debate about de-dollarization, which calls for an...
U.S.-Africa Business Dialogue: Pathways to Partnership and Prosperity
Despite the contradictions and complexities in U.S. policy towards Africa, particularly under President Donald Trump, there are still remarkable rising trade and economic cooperation...
Online Drivers’ Demands and the Reality of Indonesia’s Digital Economy
In its first breaths, the appeal of signing up as an online driver under applications such as GO-JEK or Grab is that it is...
How Israeli and International Businesses and Financial Institutions Sustain Illegal Occupation
Recently, The Norwegian parliament rejected efforts to tighten rules on its huge sovereign wealth fund investing in companies operating in the West Bank. Despite...
Russia Enhancing its Economic and Investment ties in Africa
Without arguments, Russia plans to boost appreciable economic ties in Africa after holding two Russia-Africa summits and the Ministerial Conference in November 2024. Prior...
Singapore’s Next Trade Revolution: From Rule-Taker to Rule-Shaper
Singapore is strategically poised to become an international trade nexus, leveraging its prime location, robust infrastructure, and strong financial and legal institutions. By adopting...
The Bear vs. The Panda: The Ultimate Trade War of the Century and its Implications
Tariffs are an economic instrument aimed towards curbing unrestricted imports of foreign goods and strengthening an environment that promotes domestic production of the previously...
The Hidden Costs of Flexibility: Digital Inequality and the Gig Worker Reality in Southeast Asia
Is the digital economy truly empowering and inclusive, or is it silently reinforcing new forms of exploitation, masked behind algorithms and convenience?
This question grows...
Metric Myopia: When Numbers Mislead Policy
In economic policy discourse, numbers are presumed to speak truth. GDP growth, poverty rates, unemployment figures, and fiscal balances are the dashboards of modern...