Perspectives

ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS

America’s new rules are redefining global trade and finance

America’s new rules are redefining global trade and finance

An interview with Andrew Cainey, RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security, and Co-founder of the UK National Committee on China

23 September 2025
Is China’s industrial policy working?

Is China’s industrial policy working?

China's industrial policy has been very successful in producing innovation, but the economic value created by these “new” industries is still limited

6 August 2025
What the new geoeconomics means for ASEAN

What the new geoeconomics means for ASEAN

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is at an inflection point. This StoneBench white paper, written in partnership with Public Policy Advisory Asia, looks at the challenges ASEAN faces, and provides strategic recommendations

5 August 2025
How are Asian businesses responding to economic uncertainty?

How are Asian businesses responding to economic uncertainty?

An interview with Michael Walsh, executive director of Pacific Basin Economic Council and managing director, Aer Mobi

4 August 2025
BP’s reversal from renewables a sign of the times

BP’s reversal from renewables a sign of the times

BP’s stunning reversal on its renewable energy commitments is a direct result of President Doland Trump’s energy rhetoric—think “drill baby drill”. The oil giant will cut its planned funding for renewables by $5 billion and instead focus on oil and gas production. While sources attribute BP’s u-turn to investor concern stemming from poor financial performance, the political context ... BP’s reversal from renewables a sign of the times

3 March 2025
Trump’s return and the rekindling of economic fears in Asia

Trump’s return and the rekindling of economic fears in Asia

Security concerns aside, Trump's re-election as president will impact the fortunes of Asian economies in more ways than one

13 November 2024
With EV affordability on the rise, where is focus needed the most?

With EV affordability on the rise, where is focus needed the most?

EV not just about cars, but also two- and three-wheelers in Asia

3 June 2024
The end of the China miracle?

The end of the China miracle?

Guest writer and political commentator John West writes about the choices China’s faced with given Xi Jinping’s leadership objectives

4 April 2024
The (re)emergence of the Global South: Consensus in discontent

The (re)emergence of the Global South: Consensus in discontent

The Global South is gaining currency once again. This StoneBench white paper looks at why, and what its implications could be on global policymaking.

19 February 2024
The effects of Japan’s public markets surge are being felt in the private market

The effects of Japan’s public markets surge are being felt in the private market

Japan’s stock market is reaching post-bubble economy highs, and this is benefiting the private market too, writes Motoya Kitamura, co-founder/ director of LUCA Japan

13 February 2024