Business
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Has Indonesia’s New Sovereign Wealth Fund Stumbled Before It Could Run?
Danantara’s governance has raised many concerns throughout its first half-year in existence. While much will need to be ironed out as the fund is in its infancy, the current governance and structure raises many flags that need to be resolved if Indonesia truly and seriously wants its very own Temasek.…
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Reassessing Market Commitments: Foreign Firms Exit China Amid Mounting Political and Economic Uncertainty
Foreign direct investment (FDI) was a cornerstone of China’s rapid economic ascent over the past five decades, but recent years have seen a sharp decline. While sluggish post-COVID recovery is often cited as the primary cause, equally important are the Chinese government’s assertive domestic and foreign policies. Artificially subsidized local…
Sino-Southeast Initiative 