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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Indonesia Economics: Can We Trust Indonesia's GDP Statistics?
Indonesia's excessively smooth GDP growth raises questions about whether it accurately reflects on-the-ground economic conditions.
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Regional Economics: Is the U.S. Trade War Coming for Services?
​New policy measures from Washington threaten trade in the IT and BPO sector, with India and the Philippines most exposed to potential impacts.
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