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Former Brazilian President Named As Head of China-Based New Development Bank
April 06, 2023

Former Brazilian President Named As Head of China-Based New Development Bank

By Joseph Bouchard
The appointment reflects the close relationship between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Workers’ Party and the government in Beijing.

To Counter China, US Trade Rep Seeks Closer Ties to Allies
April 05, 2023

To Counter China, US Trade Rep Seeks Closer Ties to Allies

By Paul Wiseman and Josh Boak
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai insists the United States wants to work with allies to build a better, fairer world trading system.
Vietnam, Israel Conclude Negotiations for Free Trade Pact
April 05, 2023

Vietnam, Israel Conclude Negotiations for Free Trade Pact

By Sebastian Strangio
The agreement, which will be signed later this year, coincides with the 30th anniversary of relations between the two countries.

Southeast Asian Tech Giants Continued Losing Money in 2022
April 05, 2023

Southeast Asian Tech Giants Continued Losing Money in 2022

By James Guild
After a single-minded focus on growth and expansion, the region's leading tech firms face a rocky transition to sustained profitability.

The Socio-Economic Impact of the Delayed IMF Bailout Program in Pakistan
April 02, 2023

The Socio-Economic Impact of the Delayed IMF Bailout Program in Pakistan

By Sania Zeb
Delaying the IMF program has negatively affected investor confidence, increased inflation, and hindered growth prospects.

IMF’s Package to Sri Lanka Includes Corruption Fixing
March 30, 2023

IMF’s Package to Sri Lanka Includes Corruption Fixing

By Rathindra Kuruwita
But is the governance diagnostic exercise just another tool to legitimize its austerity measures?

Chairman Says Russia’s Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China
March 29, 2023

Chairman Says Russia’s Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China

By Associated Press
China's imports from Russia, mostly oil and gas, surged 31.3 percent over a year ago in January and February to $18.6 billion.
Tackling Central Asia’s Remaining Development Challenges
March 29, 2023

Tackling Central Asia’s Remaining Development Challenges

By Evgeny Vinokurov and Anton Malakhov
The region needs to overcome four key structural challenges: lack of access to the sea, low level of development of the financial sector, lack of water and energy coordination, and climate change.

US-India Strategic and Commercial Convergence
March 28, 2023

US-India Strategic and Commercial Convergence

By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr.
The two sides are looking to make the American and Indian semiconductor industries complementary rather than competitive.

Why the Thai Economy Grew Slower Than Its Neighbors’ in 2022
March 28, 2023

Why the Thai Economy Grew Slower Than Its Neighbors’ in 2022

By James Guild
The country's economy continues to be heavily dependent on foreign demand for goods and services.

New Hopes for Old Projects? China Gears Up Rail Efforts With Kazakhstan
March 27, 2023

New Hopes for Old Projects? China Gears Up Rail Efforts With Kazakhstan

By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
China seeks easier trade access to European markets by developing its rail network with Kazakhstan and trialing the Middle Corridor.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Military-Ruled Myanmar
March 27, 2023

US Imposes New Sanctions on Military-Ruled Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
The latest round of sanctions aims to cut off the Myanmar military's access to aviation fuel, following a series of deadly airstrikes on civilian populations.

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