Economy
Choosing the CBDC Path: Between mBridge and SWIFT, Which Holds More Promise for Developing Countries?
The rapid digital transformation has led to the emergence of innovative initiatives like mBridge and the SWIFT CBDC project, both aiming to revolutionize cross-border...
Economic Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics
People’s Republic of China, a rising global economic power has a unique way of developing policies in its style calling it “Chinese-Style” or “China’s...
SME Strategies 2024: African Nations on Wings of AI
Mathematically, if African countries had prioritized focusing on high-potential SME sectors of the nations differently and implemented up-skilling exporters and re-skilling initiatives for manufacturers...
The Vital Role of Government in Advancing ESG Investment Through Fintech in Developing Countries
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Annanias Shinta D*
Investments based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are becoming increasingly important in the sustainable development agenda,...
The Hidden Hand: US Influence on Germany’s Economic Downfall
"To be an enemy of the US is dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal."
This famous quote from Henry Kissinger is now unfolding...
China’s rejection of capitalism and the socialism with Chinese characteristics
Despite all the manifestations of a free capitalist economy, the Chinese state still plays the most important and prominent role in the economic arena...
Is the US Dollar Losing its Grip? The Rise of Alternative Reserve Currencies
Authors: Meherab Hossain and Md. Obaidullah
For decades, the US dollar has enjoyed unparalleled dominance as the world's reserve currency, underpinning global trade and finance....
Tackling Pakistan’s Core Financial Challenges
Pakistan's economy, grappling with a complex array of challenges, is at a crossroads. The nation faces eight major threats that, if not addressed with...
The future of communist capitalism in China
It is a mistake to believe that China is no different from the capitalist countries and economic systems that follow the Western liberal model...
Indonesia – Ethiopia Economic Diplomacy: Recent Developments and Further Potential
Various countries in the world use different ways to deal with security crises and international trade. One of the ways used by Indonesia as...