Indonesia Economics: Is Danantara a Reform Catalyst or Fiscal Workaround?
​Prabowo's sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, faces risks of muddled mandate, weak transparency, and politicization, raising concerns of off-budget...
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Singapore Economics: Strategic Responses to a Changing Global Order
​Singapore's strong economic performance is overshadowed by concerns over AI, tariffs, and other challenges, but government efforts provide some...
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Malaysia Politics: Court Ruling Sets Country on Path to Fiscal Decentralisation
A recent court ruling is part of a longer-run trend of East Malaysian states seeking more devolved powers from the central government.
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Thailand Politics: Upcoming Polls Opens Window To Resolving Political Deadlock
A looming political alignment provides a new, albeit narrow, towards resolving the structural gridlock that has plagued economic policymaking
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Malaysia Economics: 2026 Budget Shows Consolidation By Containment, Not Reform
Malaysia's latest budget shows that it is losing momentum in fiscal consolidation. Upcoming economic and political risks mean that medium-term...
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