African Solidarity to Mitigate the Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Marisha Ramdeen
What began as a health crisis became very much a socio-economic and political crisis for many African countries as a result of...
China’s Proposed 8000 Mile Underwater Train to the US: Could it really happen?
China has always been at the top of the game when it comes to public transport but could an 8000-mile underwater train all the...
Brazil Will Be a Global Leader in Open Banking and Finance, Industry Experts Predict
An Open Banking Excellence Campfire shone a light on payment initiation in Brazil and addressed the topic of the country’s Open Banking ecosystem. Guests...
Japan Seeks to Join Five Eyes, in the Wake of the Invasion of Ukraine
By Craig Mark
Despite being the core American ally in the Pacific since the Cold War, Japan has so far not been part of the...
The Czech Republic Recovery and Resilience Plan
By Vojtěch Chloupek and Jiří Švejda
The European Union has launched its largest package of economic stimulus measures to help with the aftermath of the...
Asian American Experiences of Racism During COVID-19
By Sumie Okazaki
From the earliest days of the COVID-19 global pandemic, there has been a surge of anti-Asian hostility directed toward Asian Americans, ranging...
“Mega” wind and solar clean-energy bases – a stepping stone to China’s double-carbon pledge
By Xing Zhang
At the UN General Assembly in September 2020, China’s President Xi Jinping announced China’s ambition to peak its carbon dioxide emissions before...
Regulating Cryptoassets: Overview of the UK Regime
By Effie Stathaki
This article discusses the application of the UK financial services regulatory regime to cryptoassets and outlines the main UK policy developments. It...
US Stagflation is a Triple-whammy by the Fed, Biden White House and the Big...
By Dan Steinbock
Stagflation is no longer just a US recession threat, but global risk. It is the net effect of a triple-whammy that penalizes...
Mega Wind and Solar Clean Energy Bases: A Stepping Stone to China’s Double-carbon Pledge
By Xing Zhang
At the UN General Assembly in September 2020, China’s President Xi Jinping announced China’s ambition to peak its carbon dioxide emissions before...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth
By Danny Leipziger
China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives?
China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year, and despite admonitions from the IMF to rely...
