Tag: Asia Economy
G-7’s $600 bn fund to rival China’s BRI
The G-7 Summit's first day saw member nations pledging to raise $600 billion in the next five years to invest in developing economies....
The troubled economies of Southeast Asia
Laos' debt obligation now makes up 88% of its GDP, while Myanmar is staring at dwindling foreign currency reserves. ...
What’s fuelling the food crisis in Asia?
Across Asia, food inflation is on the rise whereas wages are declining. Will there be 'social unrest' or will the region pull itself out of ...
Southeast Asia’s tourism gears up to boost economy
Southeast Asia is opening up for international tourism again. While the arrivals are still low compared to pre-pandemic times, numbers are o...
Asia faces steep grain prices due to Ukraine-Russia conflict
Russia and Ukraine account for 30% of the world’s wheat exports and the war has put Asian grain importers in a precarious position. ...
Implications of Russia-Ukraine escalation on Asia’s econom...
Rising inflation, rising oil prices - industry experts comment on the potential implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on markets and e...