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The article discusses monetary policies in China amid the covid-19 pandemic and a proposal to monetise the deficitmeets widespread scor. Topics include announcement of the finance ministry to issue the central and provincial governments 8.5trn Yuan in new bonds in 2020; options to cut interest rates to reduce banks' required reserves to expand the money supply; and plans to save many state-owned companies from defaulting.

The article explores the role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the economy of Myanmar. It discusses the economic contributions of SOEs by employing thousands of people and providing about half of government revenue. The need to reform the structure of SOEs is explained. The differences between SOES in Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia are also identified.

The article discusses the Chinese government's reform to its state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including in regard to Chinese state capitalism and the creation of new state-asset management companies. An overview of Chinese leaders' perspectives on privatisation in the country, including its impact on profit and the influence of foreign investors in Chinese businesses, is provided.

The article discusses the impact that South African state-owned companies have on the country's economic conditions and economic growth, including in regard to state-owned mining companies. The political aspects associated with government business enterprises, including the South African political party the African National Congress's (ANC's) selling of stocks, or stakes, of the airlines company South African Airways (SAA), are discussed.

The article focuses on corruption in state-owned banks in Bangladesh in 2014. Topics include the number of state-owned banks in default in Bangladesh, the lack of oversight and risky lending practices of Bangladeshi banks, and the government's efforts to increase underwriting standards. Information is provided on the success of privately-owned banks in the country, which have helped bolster the garment-making industry.

The article anticipates the third plenum meeting of politicians from the Communist Party in China from November 9 to 12, 2013, focusing on economic reforms that could be introduced by the paramount leader Xi Jinping. Topics include economic conditions in China, policies concerning state-owned enterprises, and the potential initiatives of leaders such as the central bank official Zhou Xiaochuan and the official Liu He.

The article focuses on the Chinese economy between 2012 and 2030. Information is provided on the China 2030 report, a study examining how China can become economically prosperous and nationally secure, which contains proposals for the Chinese government such as slowing economic growth, avoiding market intrusion, liberalization, and promoting competition between the private and state-owned sectors.

The author discusses the global rise of state capitalism. Information is provided on how state-backed corporations have created a new type of hybrid capitalism in which citizens pay taxes that are funneled in corporations that act as private-sector businesses. It is noted that the Chinese model of state capitalism has spread to the growing economies of Brazil, South Africa, and Russia.

The article focuses on government corporations and government business enterprises in China. The role of the government agency the State-owned Assets Supervision & Administration Commission (SASAC), which is the controlling stockholder in 120 such businesses in corporate governance and management is examined. It is noted that government-owned businesses often make management decisions based on economic policy goals rather than the pursuit of corporate profits.

The article examines China's industrial policy, focusing on the country's large government-owned business enterprises. A disparity is considered between those businesses' declining share of the country's economy and their large profits, which are primarily due to government policies favoring them over private businesses. Competitive disadvantages faced by foreign corporations in China created by government policies are considered.

The article discusses Norway's economic policy in relation to the impact of falling oil prices on the country's petroleum industries. Topics include issues with state ownership of corporations and corporate culture, welfare state costs, and the status of Norway's fishing industry. The model of Sweden's economic privatisation is addressed.

The article focuses on the need for China to reduce its debt in 2014. Topics include why the Chinese government needs to allow the failure of unprofitable companies, the impact of the global financial crisis on China, and the economic growth of the Chinese economy in 2014. Information is provided on the debt created by state-owned enterprises.

The article focuses on Chinese companies' shift toward online sales in 2014. Topics include the development of China's electronic commerce industry, the impact of technology on the Chinese economy, and the increase in China's labor productivity between 2010 and 2014. Topics include how online commerce will impact the state-owned sector within China.

The article examines China's economic policy. The financial crisis and global recession has slowed the country's effort to privatize most of its economy. Several private companies created from previously government-owned businesses have been forced to ask for government financial assistance. Ironically, these companies' stock prices often increase when the government intervenes in their finances.