South and Central Asia
With elections approaching, investors in the Philippines remain cautious
With presidential elections in the Philippines less than a year away, uncertainty regarding the future of economic policies has caused investors to remain cautious. The Philippines have experienced huge improvement
Is a trade war brewing between Russia and Kazakhstan?
Russia and Kazakhstan officials claim there is no trade war between their two countries, but the behavior of the two governments follows a pattern of trade disputes between post-Soviet states in
Five challenges American companies face in Asia
American companies operating in Asia face distinct challenges affecting their profit, productivity, and potential to develop in the fast-growing markets. In particular, there are potential barriers to entry for new
Great allies, or greater enemies? The future of Australian-Indonesian relations
The growing uncertainty in the relationship between the two regional neighbors has the potential to cause economic as well as political instability in a very fractious neighborhood. The Australian-Indonesian economic,
What does Jayalalithaa’s return mean for Tamil Nadu’s economy?
Tamil Nadu, a southeast Indian state, has suffered from an unsteady economy and high youth unemployment. In May, Tamil Nadu’s popular Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa returned for a fifth term after being
’11th Malaysia Plan’ fails to convince investors
Malaysia needs to alleviate the concerns of young talents and investors in order to attract both the brain and the fund that are needed to take country into a high-income
Is competitive federalism stifling economic progress in India?
Given that the policy of competitive federalism is a mainstay of the Modi government’s engagement with the Indian states, it is important to look into the institutional and political considerations that will guide –
Malaysia’s political risk produces mixed performance
While Malaysia’s government has utilized smart policies to counter falling oil prices and diversification challenges, political conflict within the ruling party is harming the business environment and is causing economic instability. Malaysia scores high in
Why China should encourage a pipeline from Turkmenistan to Europe
Turkmenistan has emerged as a potential supplier of natural gas (NG) to Europe as the EU desperately searches for an alternative to Russian energy. The prospect of European exploitation of
Modi’s tax reform: Revolution by attrition
For companies looking to tap into one of the world’s largest consumer bases, it’s no secret that tax in India has long been a concerning grey area, and has served
