Sri Mulyani’s Startling Exit and Amazing Legacy
The removal of Sri Mulyani Indrawati from her post as Indonesia’s finance minister in September 2025 marked the end of one of the most influential...
Shinawatra Dynasty Chaos Deepens Thailand’s Economic Woes
Thailand is once again facing political upheaval after the ousting of its prime minister, a move that has shaken both investors and citizens. The abrupt...
Remarkable flood control corruption: contractors, Discaya, Marcos
The issue of corruption not only undermines the integrity of the flood control sector but also erodes public trust in government contracts. Senators probing the...
Tariff Trade Rise A Blow To Marcos
Trade between the US and the Philippines just got trickier. The key US ally has seen its average tariff rate on exports to the United...
Anwar Fails ASEAN, Cambodia and Thailand
Anwar Ibrahim’s tenure as ASEAN chair was supposed to mark a new chapter for the regional bloc. The Malaysian Prime Minister promised bold reforms, moral...
ASEAN Summit Issues Bold Gaza, Nuclear, Tariff Statements
The recent ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur brought major global issues to the forefront, with Malaysia leading efforts to reaffirm the bloc’s role...
Thailand Stock Economy Faces Foreign Investor Exodus
Foreign investors are leaving the Thai stock market in large numbers. Since the start of 2025, they have sold over 78 billion baht worth of...
Thailand Economy Struggles to Regain Momentum
Thailand’s economy is slowing. The World Bank has revised its 2025 growth forecast downward to just 1.8%. Weak global demand, slower tourism recovery, and declining...
How the US Fumbled Its Trade Leverage on China
In 2016, both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton took a firm stance against the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) trade deal. Trump called it a "disaster,"...
Trump Slaps ASEAN Tariff Over U.S. Trade Deficit
President Trump has introduced sweeping new tariffs on ASEAN countries. He claims these tariffs respond to unfair trade practices and large U.S. trade deficits. The...