Economy
The History and Impact of Japan’s Loans to China
1979 was a critical year for the economic, political, and diplomatic development between China and Japan. During his visit to China, then-Japanese Prime Minister...
Logistics key for India as a business destination
An efficient logistics sector is pivotal for India to become a globally preferred business destination. It reduces manufacturing costs, makes businesses more competitive, and links them with global...
Is a New Currency Possible for BRICS?
The first meeting of leaders of the 'BRIC' alliance of Brazil, Russia, India, and China was held in Russia in 2009. Then in 2011,...
The Economic Pitfalls of Tariffs: From the Chicken War to the U.S.-China Trade Conflict
There was a time when foreign-manufactured pickup trucks were very popular in U.S. in 1960s; these pickup trucks are no longer seen in the...
The Experience Economy: Global Music with a Local Heartbeat
“If you wanna run away with me, I know a galaxy
And I can take you for a ride
I had a premonition that we fell...
Unlock her power: Women entrepreneurs are economic powerhouses, not your next charity case
The power of women entrepreneurs driving sustainable businesses with determination and ingenuity is often overlooked or underestimated. By recognising and harnessing their potential, investors...
POS System Policy in Indonesia and China: Disrupting the Future of Retail
We are currently in an era of "phygital” where the retail world has an intersecting world between the physical and digital worlds. Future retail...
Balancing Growth and Regulation: Apple’s Investment Struggles in Indonesia
Apple’s investment plans in Indonesia have been a hot topic over the past few months. Bloomberg recently reported that Apple is exploring a partnership...
Implications of U.S. Tariff Policies on China and Global Trade
The US President-elect's recent announcement of imposing additional tariffs on Chinese imports has reignited concerns over the long-term repercussions of protectionist trade policies. Under...
Are we Heading into a World Without Multilateralism?
As Trump 2.0 as the upcoming administration of U.S. President elect Donal Trump is often referred to as, gets ready to take charge, economic...