Economics & Finance

Who pays? Central Asia and China’s debt dilemma 0
- Former Soviet Union, Economics & Finance
- June 4, 2020
Beijing's influence over the former Soviet states has grown in parallel with its economic investment.
The e-RMB: China’s digital currency in the COVID-19 era 0
- Economics & Finance
- May 27, 2020
Beijing has launched a major trial of its state-run digital currency as it moves to lead in fintech.
China (and the world) should brace for economic uncertainty 0
- China, Economics & Finance
- February 26, 2020
The rapid spread of COVID-19 threatens to disrupt China's economic growth and global supply chains.
Grappling with the future through the past 0
- Economics & Finance
- August 20, 2019
Trade and history disputes have pushed the Japan-South Korea relationship to the edge.
Why the US-China trade deal will remain ineffectual 0
- Asia Pacific, Economics & Finance
- February 28, 2019
The broader strategic issues driving competition between the two powers will remain unaddressed.
In the crosshairs: Trump’s trade war turns on Japan 0
- Asia Pacific, Economics & Finance
- October 15, 2018
Tokyo's strong ties to Washington may be jeopardised by the threat of auto tariffs.

NAFTA renegotiations: US protectionism writ large 0
- Economics & Finance
- January 20, 2018
President Trump's hostility towards trade deficits could sink the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Venezuela: on the path to authoritarian rule under Maduro 0
- Americas, Economics & Finance
- September 20, 2017
It was once Latin America’s richest country. Now Venezuelans are running low on food – and patience.
Australia’s sunspotted economy: strong but vulnerable 0
- Economics & Finance
- February 17, 2017
Australia’s strong economy is keeping ethno-nationalist politics at bay – for now.
Asian trade deals: US bails, the region carries on 0
- Economics & Finance
- February 5, 2017
President Trump may have killed the TPP but support for free trade in the Asia-Pacific is far from dead.
Will OPEC freeze output in September?0
- Energy, Economics & Finance
- September 7, 2016
OPEC has a chance to shore up sagging oil prices, will it seize the opportunity?
Risky business: financing ‘One Belt, One Road’1
- Economics & Finance
- August 23, 2016
Beijing's risky lending practices and preference for Chinese companies endanger its banks.