China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
Mongolia Eyes a Non-Permanent Seat on the UNSC – in 2048
To make good on Khurelsukh’s announcement, Mongolia’s foreign policy will require more than two decades of sustained continuity.
How Would China Actually Govern Taiwan?
A recent academic symposium offers new insights into China’s vision of a “Taiwan Special Administrative Region.”
Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained
Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
The Future of India-Israel Ties After Israel’s Election
The election may change the political setting in which India-Israel relations operate, but it is unlikely to erase the interests and institutional links that sustain them.
Neck and neck in the 2026 New Zealand election – podcast
As consequential elections around the world make global headlines, another election closer to home is flying under the radar. New Zealand’s election on 7 November could define the…
Japan Confirms Dispatch to India to Explore Anti-Ship Missile Drills
Discussions highlight the training challenges posed by Japan’s expanding arsenal and opportunities for closer defense cooperation with New Delhi.
China Is Learning to Sell Japanese Culture Better Than Japan
In much of the world, Chinese firms introduced local consumers to Japanese aesthetics. Now, they are ready to sell Japanese culture back to Japan itself.
The ASEAN-India Trade Agreement and Its Discontents
The myth of the ASEAN FTA as a bad deal is costing India diplomatically.
Togo’s China Pivot: Building a Strategic Gateway to the Sahel
Lomé’s maritime ambitions, deepening ties with Beijing, and growing coordination with the AES could reshape West Africa’s trade and geopolitical architecture
Arakan Army Firms Up Relocation Plan For Villages on Bangladesh-Myanmar Border
Laos Expected to Scuttle ASEAN’s South China Sea Code of Conduct
Sources say Vientiane is poised to replace Phnom Penh as China’s spoiler in ASEAN.
Australian sunscreen brands face stricter rules after safety scandal
The reforms come after a report found some popular sunscreens were far less effective than advertised.
China Pulls Out of Logistics Hub Project at Colombo Port
Given international developments, geopolitical rivalries, and the expertise needed to develop a logistics center, finding a replacement investor will be difficult.
Chinese markets lose trillions as race for AI supremacy with US takes its toll
Lack of profits and the threat posed by western countries are raising concern about the sustainability of Beijing’s AI boomTrillions of dollars have been wiped from China’s stock …
Indonesia Announces New Measures to Improve Stock Market Transparency
The global index provider MSCI has threatened to downgrade the country to "standalone market" status, potentially triggering billions of dollars in capital outflows.
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget: Fiscal Consolidation Continues Apace
Unlike most of its ASEAN counterparts, Malaysia can look forward to strong growth, increased state revenue, and shrinking deficits in 2027.
New Zealand election 2026: What you need to know
Voters will elect a new parliament on 7 November with the cost of living among the key issues.
US bans vehicles from China’s BYD at Japan military base, calling them ‘unacceptable’ risk
US military says the restrictions on the electric vehicles at Kadena airbase also apply to delivery drivers and taxisOne of America’s biggest overseas military bases has banned ve…
India's largest share sale could end cheap mobile internet for millions
Jio's IPO promises a windfall for investors, but could signal the end of cheap mobile data for millions.
‘We Have Friends, No Enemies’: Timor-Leste’s First Year in ASEAN
Dili will seek to "ensure that ASEAN’s principles work together in support of peace and the well-being of its peoples," says the country's vice minister for ASEAN affairs.
Myanmar Using Fake Paperwork to Conceal Shipments of Iranian Jet Fuel, Reports Claim
Over the past few years, the country’s military has received hundreds of thousands of barrels of aviation fuel from Iran’s large tanker “shadow fleet.”
Heavenly Creatures killer Pauline Parker dies in Orkney, aged 88
The death of the convicted murderer in Orkney at the age of 88 brings to an end a 70-year story that inspired an acclaimed film.
The 2026 US Midterm Elections: Ramifications for Australia
From AUKUS to trade, for Australia, the implications of the midterms are particularly profound.