East Asia
Global affairs

Do what you preach

Mahbubani’s criticism of the west deserves attention; his praise for authoritarian Asian leaders does not

Global trade

“I do not know whether the WTO will survive”

Indonesian economist explains why unpredictable policymaking hurts global trade

Asian economies

New cross-border competition policy

ADB economists see need for multilateral rules to guide internet businesses

China

Poisonous air is making us sick

Exhaust fumes and airborne particles make the incidence of pulmonary and cardiovascular disease rise in China

China’s leader gets stronger, but his regime gets weaker

Xi Jinping is tightening his grip on power

SDGs

China’s efforts

China is keen on promoting sustainable development

Global warming

The case against fossil fuels

Public finances must serve to reduce greenhouse gases

Public budgets

Harmful government expenditure

Fossil fuel subsidies are unsustainable in both environmental and budgetary terms

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