By the time garments reach stores thousands of miles away from where they were made, they would have traversed a complex and fragmented global supply network where unsafe conditions and abuse can flourish, says this University of Michigan professor.Continue Reading
Economic rebounds in the United States often get picked apart for their flaws. Now, it’s China’s turn, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Daniel Moss.Continue Reading
Singapore shoppers enjoy weekend trips to JB and prices in ringgit. But the arrival of another shopping mall, even one known for affordability, may not resonate with struggling Malaysians, says NUS’ Serina Rahman.Continue Reading
Amid a major overhaul of its top economic team, China’s lowest GDP growth target in decades means meeting it becomes a reasonable endeavour, says Coface chief APAC economist Bernard Aw.Continue Reading
Hong Kong may be one of the world’s most expensive cities, but plans to build more affordable homes have drawn howls of protests from some of its wealthiest residents, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Shuli Ren.
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What is activist short selling? Hindenburg Research’s actions are controversial, but they aren’t necessarily illegal nor unethical, says a finance professor.Continue Reading
Indonesia is looking into forming an OPEC-style cartel for nickel, a key component of EV batteries, to drive inbound investment – but there are reasons to approach this idea with caution, says an academic.Continue Reading
From cost of living to healthcare and economic challenges, what will 2023 hold for Malaysia A researcher weighs in.Continue Reading
Asia’s tourism industry can recalibrate the travel market to promote interregional travel and redress the balance away from China, say researchers.Continue Reading
For Chinese President Xi Jinping, getting the numbers to endorse himself and his underlings in leadership roles is one thing; shifting the economy back on track is quite another, says this writer.Continue Reading