Economy
Bridging Continents: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) represents a transformative vision for global connectivity, aiming to enhance economic integration between Asia, the Persian Gulf, and...
Sanctions, Tariffs, and Retaliation: Are Trade Wars the New Warfare?
In the new world order, tariffs have become a key battleground, particularly in the US-China strategic competition. As the global landscape fragments into interconnected...
De-Dollarization & BRICS: A New Global Power Shift?
In recent years, the term "de-dollarisation" or trade in non-dollar currencies instead of the US Dollar has begun to draw attention in discussions on...
Trump’s new tariff war hit Bangladesh’s export-led economy the hardest in South Asia
In early 2025, the White House imposed steep tariff hikes on a number of One of the most affected is Bangladesh — a country that...
How to Fragment Globalization: Trump’s International Tariff Wars
After divisive debates and conflicting reports, President Trump announced his trade plan: a 10% baseline tariff on all imports; “discounted reciprocal tariff” on “bad...
UAE-Pakistan Special Economic Zone Pact
The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan’s Board of Investment (BoI) and the UAE’s International Free Zones Authority (IFZA) signifies a transformative leap...
Miran: The Economic Mind Behind Trump – What’s Behind the Tariffs?
When U.S. President Donald Trump shook the foundations of global trade by imposing sweeping tariffs, it wasn’t merely a fleeting act of economic nationalism...
The Bigger Picture: Redefining a New Multipolar Economic Order
The global economic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by evolving trade dynamics, technological cooperation, and the surging sustainable industries sector. As China...
Forging a New Trade Vision: The UK’s Commonwealth Common Market
The United Kingdom (UK) has the opportunity to reforge itself as a trade hub of the Global North through revitalizing its economic ties with...
Equity Reset: Singapore’s Path to Market Sovereignty
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) needs to implement more radical reforms to make the city-state’s equities market competitive. While the S$5 billion Equity...