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Economy
India’s Government Announces a Short-Term Budget Until National Elections Are Held
By Ashok Sharma
With elections due by May, there were expectations of populist giveaways. But the short-term budget is mostly free of big-spending new programs.
Acute Shortage of Cotton Pickers Results in Coercion by Officials
By Lynn Schweisfurth
The Uzbek Forum's findings from monitoring the 2023 cotton harvest point at some instances of forced labor when voluntary workers were scarce.
Kishida’s Unfinished Business: Political Economy of Wage Increases in Japan
By Hironori Sasada and Tadashi Iwami
The battle against wage stagnation, a key goal of Kishida’s Cabinet, cannot be won without empowering labor unions.
The Role of Thailand in Germany’s Auto Manufacturing Future
By Tim Hildebrandt
German-Thai cooperation encapsulates the complex dance between strategic competition and global industry dynamics.
Central Asia No Closer to Shaking Perceptions of Corruption
By Catherine Putz
Transparency International notes a “troubling picture” in the region as countries struggle with “dysfunctional rule of law, rising authoritarianism, and systemic corruption.”
Greenflation and the Role of Prices in Clean Energy Transitions
By James Guild
The shift to renewable energy inevitably involves massive costs. The question is: who should pay?
Navigating New Horizons: Uzbekistan’s Role in Global Connectivity
By Alouddin Komilov
The EU and Central Asia have a critical opportunity to strengthen their collaboration in the face of evolving geopolitical challenges affecting global trade routes.
China Evergrande, Facing $300 Billion in Debt, Has Been Ordered to Liquidate
By Kanis Leung and Zen Soo
China Evergrande Group is among dozens of Chinese developers that have collapsed since 2020 under official pressure to rein in surging debt.
Taiwan’s New President-Elect Should Prioritize the Economy
By Huynh Tam Sang
The greatest obstacle for the soon-to-be president of Taiwan is not the China threat, but rather economic concerns, particularly among young people.
Bhutan’s Long Journey Into the World Trade Organization
By Ladislav Charouz
25 years after Bhutan first applied to join the WTO, recent developments seem to be giving Thimphu a final push.
Zypl.ai: Spearheading AI-Driven Financial Innovation and Regional Integration in Central Asia
By Khiradmand Sheraliev
The potential for AI to bring about closer regional integration lies in its ability to address some of the traditional barriers to economic cooperation.
Rethinking US Foreign Aid
By Carl Schramm and Amy K. Mitchell
USAID was based on a flawed development theory from its inception. It’s past time to address that foundational mistake.
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