Economy & Markets
China-U.S. Stockholm talks matter a good deal for ASEAN
After intensive trade talks of a day and a half in Stockholm, U.S. and Chinese negotiators said that the two sides have agreed to...
The India-UK FTA: a fair game for India
In a much-awaited development, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the signing of the historic India-UK Comprehensive...
China stake in CK Hutchison port sale could ease Beijing pressure but US geopolitical risks remain
By James Pomfret, Clare Jim and Davide Barbuscia
HONG KONG/NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - The proposed inclusion of Chinese shipping giant COSCO in Hong...
Trump’s Bargaining Legacy: Tactics, Trust, and the U.S.–China Breakdown
In both boardrooms and diplomatic summits, negotiation is not merely a skill; it is a system of influence. Donald Trump’s high-stakes, confrontational style combines...
The Future of Infrastructure Finance in a Post-COVID-19 World
The COVID-19 pandemic upended economies, tested public health systems, and exposed weaknesses in the global infrastructure fabric. From overwhelmed hospitals to inadequate digital connectivity,...
Deconstructing the Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade Agreement Narrative
The recent signing of a preferential trade agreement (PTA) between Pakistan and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, heralded by both parties as a landmark...
Monetary Policy Meets Digital Innovation: Inside Egypt–China Central Bank Collaboration
Monetary cooperation between China and Egypt is witnessing significant development, with both sides agreeing on the need for further cooperation to address the challenges...
Economic Diplomacy in the Digital Age
How can the public and private sectors hold onto the unprecedented shifts of AI, robotics, and digital innovation? How can these modern intelligent technologies...
Two Futures for Global Trade: Open Arms vs. Closed Doors
This summer, the global economic stage is hosting two wildly contrasting blockbusters in trade policy, each promising a different future for international commerce. On...
From Global Jobs to Local Walls: The Return of Protectionism in a Connected Age
The world is currently hit by a phenomenon, namely a wave of layoffs that not only sweep developing countries but also developed countries such...