By: Toh Han Shih With a global recession all but certain, the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to jack up world unemployment to its highest level in recorded history and batter global consumption, according to a…
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As more than $28 billion in start-up investment is expected to be lost due in 2020, Indonesian entrepreneurs and investors are getting on the front foot to tackle to pandemic. Source: Finance Asia Read…
By Tanvi Madan, Milan Vaishnav Source: Brookings – Asia Pacific Read More: Tanvi Madan on the US-India-China “Fateful Triangle”
Recent commercial satellite imagery of the Wonsan-Kalma Beach Resort suggests plans to open the resort in April 2020 may be delayed, as construction appears to have dramatically slowed since the end of 2019. While sanctions…
By: Murray Hunter An imminent collapse is pending within Malaysia’s private higher education sector that could potentially permanently close the doors of up to half of the country’s private institutions, leaving only a few with…
Accelerated adoption for online education is pushing demand for virtual tutoring services amid school closures. While IPOs are practically out of the question, investors look for alternative methods to tap the opportunity. Source: Finance Asia…
Amid unanticipated upheavals, bearish financial markets and global growth disruptions, the Philippines economy continues to show remarkable durability Source: Finance Asia Read More: Philippines economy displays resilience despite volatility
Indonesia has become the latest country to engage in xenophobia, closing its borders to foreigners as though they are the threat rather than its own health system inadequacies. It is easy for governments to look…
By: Ainur Rohmah The Indonesian government, beset by disorganization and disagreement, is racing against time to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus, implementing stricter policies involving the security forces to force people to comply…
The government has committed millions to helping save both Qantas and Virgin Australia, although the CEO of the former has publicly stated the later doesn’t deserve it. How much Virgin ends up receiving could have…