Economy & Markets
National Security of Pakistan needs Economic Diplomacy
The term "economic diplomacy" describes the use of diplomatic instruments and avenues to advance and further the economic goals of a nation. This idea...
Russia’s Far East Witnessing Series of Record-Breaking Agreements for the 8th Consecutive Year
Vladivostok, located in Russia's Far East, hosted the 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), on 10th to 13th September 2023, in an attempt to define...
Is Gwadar the Key to Bridging East and West Global Economics and Geopolitics?
In the realm of global economics and strategic geopolitics, few places hold as much promise and significance as Gwadar. Nestled on the southwestern coast...
African Union becomes a G20 permanent member: implications for BRICS+
The decision of the G20 economies to admit the African Union as a permanent member at the Group’s 2023 meeting in India comes at...
Promoting Financial Inclusion for Female-Managed SMEs Through Blockchain Technology
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Temmy Debora*
In the midst of the rapid digital era, blockchain technology emerges as an innovation with the potential to revolutionize...
Indonesia’s Textile Industry Keeps Declining, Will It Revive?
The Indonesian textile industry is an industry that plays an important role in the country's economy. By becoming the 21st largest textile producer supplying...
Blockchain and the Future of ASEAN Finance: Realizing the Vision of Central Bank Cooperation Part 2
In the first part, I discussed the potential of blockchain technology in strengthening economic and financial integration in the ASEAN region, which has garnered...
Blockchain and the Future of ASEAN Finance: Realizing the Vision of Central Bank Cooperation Part 1
ASEAN is a regional organization that serves as a platform for cooperation among 11 countries in Southeast Asia. Since its establishment in 1967, various...
Is Brazil heading towards a soft landing?
A “soft landing” is the difficult and often elusive feat of successfully lowering inflation after having tightened monetary policy, but without triggering a recession....
Vladivostok Holds its 8th Eastern Economic Forum
In his video address to guests and participants at the 2023 BRICS Business Forum in Johannesburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin invited representatives of BRICS...