A gold-bar scandal pits Indonesia’s army against its police – The Economist

Gold-Bar Scandal Sparks Fierce Clash Between Indonesia’s Army and Police

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A gold-bar smuggling scandal has ignited a fierce rivalry between Indonesia’s military and police, unveiling deep-rooted tensions and making the fight against corruption within the country’s security forces even more challenging

Bangladesh’s main industry is battered by blackouts and rising costs – The Economist

Bangladesh’s Key Industry Struggles Amid Power Outages and Soaring Costs

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Bangladesh’s vital industries are grappling with relentless blackouts and skyrocketing costs that are throwing production into chaos. With power shortages and soaring inflation casting a shadow over economic progress, the future of the nation’s industrial sector hangs in the balance

Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are suffering industrial rot – The Economist

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan Face Growing Challenges as Their Industries Decline

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Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are confronting growing challenges as their industrial powerhouses begin to wane. Aging infrastructure, fierce global competition, and evolving supply chains put the future of these manufacturing giants at risk, warns The Economist

The gutting of USAID has left a void China will not fill – The Economist

The Gutting of USAID Creates a Void China Is Poised to Exploit

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The drastic reductions in USAID funding have left a significant gap in global development aid-one that China’s Belt and Road initiatives are unlikely to bridge-sparking serious concerns about the future of international assistance and global influence

Will Bangladesh’s revolution bear fruit? – The Economist

Will Bangladesh’s Revolution Finally Deliver Lasting Change?

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Bangladesh stands at a pivotal crossroads amid recent political upheaval. Will this wave of change spark lasting economic growth and true democratic reform, or will it deepen the challenges the nation already faces? The future hangs in the balance, full of both promise and uncertainty

How China sparked a rooftop solar revolution in Pakistan – The Economist

How China Ignited a Rooftop Solar Revolution in Pakistan

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China’s affordable solar technology and investments have ignited a rooftop solar boom in Pakistan, transforming energy access and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. This shift marks a key step in Pakistan’s green energy transition.