Asia’s economic rise is one of the most remarkable stories of modern history. Countries like China, India, South Korea, and Japan have emerged as global economic leaders. Imagine a war torn Japan after World War II and a completely devastated Korea after the Korean War. Who would have thought that they could emerge as the early harbingers of this remarkable economic turnaround? The transformation of the entire continent, however, was dependent on the most populous economies

Trump’s recent tariff policy and his administration’s new list of targeted countries have shocked the world. The global economy is undoubtedly experiencing significant turbulence, challenging the long-standing norms of the rules-based international trading system. Markets have been responding with uncertainty, and traditional supply chains have faced destabilisation. However, amid this global disruption, we believe that an alternative dynamic is unfolding—an intensified drive

The European automotive sector has historically been a global leader in technological excellence, safety, and premium market dominance. However, the rise of intelligent electric vehicles (EVs) from China, led by BYD, NIO, and others, has introduced a new competitive dynamic that challenges Europe’s automotive leadership. In response, the European Union (EU) has implemented protectionist policies aimed at regulating foreign EV entry, citing environmental, economic, and securit

Financial inclusion is key to closing inequality gaps, which face becoming entrenched over time if the digitization of financial services is not inclusive. In developing countries like Pakistan, women, the elderly, the disabled and other vulnerable groups are the least likely to benefit from the digitalization of financial services. But by leveraging existing technologies in innovative ways, states can create a technological ecosystem that enfranchises them into the fin