Economy & Markets
Asian central banks, currencies, trade flows, commodities and the supply chains wiring the Indo-Pacific.
Blue Justice: Who Really Benefits from Asia-Pacific's Ocean Governance Shift?
The Asia-Pacific is racing to expand marine protected areas, blue carbon projects, and digital fisheries monitoring. But without meaningful
Merz Revives Plaza Accord Idea to Counter China's Trade Practices
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed a modern-day Plaza Accord to counter China's trade practices, accusing Beijing of flooding mar
Beijing's Financial Strategy: Not Dollar Replacement, but Parallel System
China's recent financial moves signal a shift from replacing the dollar to creating an independent system. This strategy reduces vulnerabili
World's First Trillionaire Signals Crisis for Democracy and Global Inequality
Elon Musk's ascent to trillionaire status underscores the threat of concentrated wealth to democratic institutions. His political influence
Helios Quantum Computer Sets New Standard for Accuracy with 98 Qubits
Quantinuum's Helios quantum computer uses 98 trapped ions to achieve record-low error rates. Its all-to-all connectivity and advanced archit
Bitcoin Dips as Iran's Limited Return to Dollar Oil Trade Undercuts Crypto's Sanctions Narrative
Iran's partial return to dollar-linked oil settlement, authorized by the US Treasury on June 22, 2026, adds a structural pressure to Bitcoin
Quantum Firms Sidestep US-China Rivalry as Trump Pushes Domestic Supply Chains
Quantum firms are repositioning to navigate the US-China tech rivalry, from building domestic manufacturing to carving out independent units
How BP Shaped a Landmark Climate Study to Keep Fossil Fuels in Play
BP donated $15 million to Princeton's Carbon Mitigation Initiative, shaping the influential 'Wedges' paper. The study oversold carbon captur
AI Frenzy Puts Asia's Chip-Dependent Economies on a Knife Edge
South Korea's Kospi has surged 111% this year, driven by AI demand for chips. But Nobel laureate Paul Krugman and investor Michael Burry see
East Asia's Biotech Autonomy Drive Risks Stifling Cross-Border Innovation
The US-China technology rivalry has expanded into biotechnology, with export controls and investment restrictions fragmenting cross-border r
Afghanistan's Economy Remains Crippled Under Taliban Mismanagement
Afghanistan's economy is in a dire state nearly five years after the Taliban regained power. Domestic structural failures, including weak in
The End of Free Trade: Why Washington and Beijing Are Turning Inward
Washington has abandoned its faith in free trade, driven by job losses and China's manufacturing dominance. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent