Vietnam Economic

Vietnam’s Growth Model at a Crossroads: From Extraordinary Rise to Fragile Foundations

Vietnam’s economic rise over the past four decades has been nothing short of extraordinary. The country has undergone a rare “triple transition”: from central planning to a market economy, from import substitution to export-led integration, and from one of the...
mongolia

Mongolia’s Government Confronts Economic Challenges Amid Global Uncertainty

Following Mongolia’s 2024 parliamentary elections, the newly formed coalition government faces the formidable challenge of sustaining economic growth while navigating global economic uncertainties. With a solid export performance and an expansionary fiscal policy fueling optimism, structural vulnerabilities in agriculture, energy,...
European Parliament

European Parliament Pushes for Targeted Sanctions Against Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Amid Environmental Concerns

The European Parliament is on the verge of adopting a resolution calling for stricter, “targeted” sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet — a clandestine network of aging, minimally insured oil tankers operating beyond Western regulatory reach. The draft resolution, which enjoys...