Economy
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Move: Investing in Pakistan’s Reko Diq Mine
Saudi Arabia’s recent decision to invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold mining project marks a pivotal moment in the economic and geopolitical...
Unsurprisingly, US Economic Prospects Take a Negative Turn
Barely 2 weeks ago, US economy seemed resilient, but that was then. Although Trump tariffs have barely taken off, several indicators are now raising...
Danantara as Indonesia’s SWF: Lessons from China Investment Corporation
The establishment of Danantara (Daya Anagata Nusantara) as Indonesia’s second sovereign wealth fund (SWF) marks a critical milestone in the country’s investment strategy. Following...
Singapore’s Economic Miracle and ‘Talent Policy’: Lessons for Indonesia in Addressing Talent Loss
Singapore continues to attract highly skilled talent, a trend attributed to its economic success, competitive salaries and benefits, and superior quality of life. In...
The Rise of the Petroyuan: Is the US Dollar Losing Its Energy Monopoly?
For decades, the US dollar has dominated global energy markets, with oil transactions primarily paid in US dollars, cementing America's economic and political supremacy....
Saudi Arabia’s Investment in Baluchistan
Saudi Arabia’s growing interest in investing in Baluchistan, Pakistan’s largest and resource-rich province, marks a significant turning point for the region’s economic and geopolitical...
Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs of Trade Destruction
Last week, President Trump tasked his economic team with devising plans for “reciprocal tariffs” on every country taxing US imports. Designed in part as...
American tariff wars worsen global economic prospects
After the first Trump tariffs targeted the big US trade partners – Mexico, Canada and China – tariff threats are shifting from steel and...
Special Charter Zones: The Next Evolution of Special Economic Zones
In an era of rapid globalisation where regions coalesce into economic blocs bound by connector economies and technological advancement, the limitations of traditional Special...
Balancing Social Protection and Fiscal Discipline: A Delicate Dance for Welfare States
Welfare states are often celebrated as the backbone of social progress—providing universal healthcare, free education, robust pensions, and unemployment insurance. Yet, behind this promise...