Economy & Markets
Bridging the Climate Divide: Why the West Must Support India’s Green Transition
As the climate crisis intensifies, the world’s response has become a test of our collective will to act. Yet, while climate change affects us...
The New Dawn for BRICS+: Matters Arising
Within the context of geopolitical changes, the 16th annual BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit held in late October 2024 in...
Indonesia vs. European Union: Palm Oil and Biofuels Dispute at WTO Panels
The ongoing trade dispute between Indonesia and the European Union (EU) over palm oil and biofuels is one of the most significant cases in...
BRICS to BRICSTANS: New Global Prosperity Wisdom
New Wisdom: How can BRICS lead today's largest economic group of nations, with the largest populations, lands, resources, and intricate ethno-diversity, on a new...
Indonesia Could Strengthen the Common Voice of Emerging Economies via BRICS
Asian-Pacific countries are racing for the historic ascension unto BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), but Indonesia has categorically declined to broker...
Indonesia’s Decision to Block Temu: Political Protectionism in Action
Indonesia’s decision to block the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu reflects a significant shift in its economic and political stance toward protecting local businesses, particularly...
Asset Price Boom and Turkey’s Illusion of Prosperity
In 2023, Turkey emerged as the frontrunner in the surge of ultra-rich people worldwide, according to a report by Knight Frank, a U.K.-based real...
Some Takeaways From BRICS Business Council Forum
Russia hosted the BRICS+ Business Council Forum 2024 which primarily seeks to build an alternative economic world. The BRICS association comprising Brazil, Russia, India,...
South Africa And the Import of Food Products
South Africa is currently grappling with a sharp rise in food imports, driven by multiple complex and interrelated factors. Historically, South Africa was known...
BRICS+ Heading Towards Strategic Enlargement and Consolidating Multipolar World
The question yet stands: what potential countries with high aspirations are gearing to join BRICS+, an informal association of developing economies, during the forthcoming...