Despite having immense economic potential to prosper, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal collapsed under the manmade economic crisis, corruption and grossly manipulated democracy. Money, muscles and paid…
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ASEAN advised to move beyond traditional export model
Malaysian Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong has called on ASEAN to move beyond the traditional export-led industrialisation model, stating that it is no longer sustainab…
Indonesia promotes green finance for sustainable infrastructure development
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to mobilise green finance for environmentally friendly and climate-resilient infrastructure development, heard a seminar themed “Financing Indonesia’s Sustainable Infr…
A vision for tomorrow: Tarique Rahman’s roadmap to transform Bangladesh’s economy
Tarique Rahman has outlined a modern and forward-looking vision for Bangladesh in his recent interview with the Financial Times—a blueprint that, if effectively implemented by the BNP, could transform…
One Year On, Sri Lanka Under President Dissanayake Has Changed for the Good
It’s been a year since Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected president of Sri Lanka. His electoral victory broke the seven-decade duopoly of Sri Lanka’s two main parties, the United National Party (UNP…
Laos and Bitcoin Mining as a Strategic Debt Solution: Assessing the Economic and Investment Potential of Emerging Markets Leveraging Cryptocurrency Infrastructure
Laos, dubbed the “battery of Southeast Asia,” has invested heavily in hydropower infrastructure along the Mekong River, generating an energy surplus that it struggles to export due to limited regional…
Indonesia vows $2bn Christmas stimulus as economy flags
Indonesia will introduce a $2bn stimulus to encourage consumer spending on everything from flights to presents during the holiday season, a senior government minister has said, as President Prabowo Su…
Opinion | Vietnam is too important for US to sanction despite Russia ties
While it has China as its main trade partner and the United States as its primary export destination, Vietnam is strengthening its economic, political and military ties with Russia. The country is car…
What are the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy?
As we come close to the end of 2025, one question that surfaces quite often is what the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy are. It has become even more important in the aftermath of the p…
Ties of Trade and Trust: India and Gen Z Nepal
Over the past three years, India’s three close neighbours – Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal – have witnessed regime change through large-scale protests, primarily driven by youth. There are close rese…