Why China’s Training Center in Laos Will Not Change Vietnam’s Non-Aligned Foreign Policy
Hanoi's best option to keep its western neighbors neutral is to resist further Chinese encroachment by political means.
Philippine Lower House Passes Bill Restricting Social Media Access of Minors
If passed into law, the country will become the fourth in Southeast Asia to introduce youth social media restrictions of some kind.
Boardroom feud tests trusted Indian business empire
The dispute raises questions about the Indian conglomerate's governance, succession plans and future.
The island where locals say data centres are taking their water
"Not a single drop has come through our taps for the last three months," a local tells the BBC.
Qantas flight grounded after bedbug outbreak
The flight from Italy to Australia was cancelled after passengers on the plane's previous journey complained of bug bites.
Wolf Warriors in Sheep’s Clothing: China’s New Subnational Diplomacy in Australia
Beijing’s diplomatic officials are adopting the language of the Albanese government to press their demands upon local governments and communities.
What the US and China Should Discuss at APEC
Both sides are feeding an AI investment bubble – and Shenzhen is the place to talk about it.
The Mystery of Kyrgyzstan’s Newly Launched Satellite(s)
At first glance, the story of Kyrgyzstan’s satellite launch seemed like a genuine achievement. Then the story changed.
Australia’s Billionaire Problem and the ‘Corruption of the Democratic Process’
Australia’s incoming political finance laws will cap donations and electioneering spending for the first time, but the limits are generous, the rules complex, and the two-year del…
South Korea Recalls Ambassador, Demands Public Apology From Ukraine
A diplomatic rift is growing after a North Korean prisoner transfer that Kyiv revealed against Seoul’s wishes.
The China-EU Trade Truce Buys Time
For the EU, the choice is increasingly difficult: secure real concessions from Beijing to address structural trade imbalances or deploy stronger unilateral measures to protect its…
Southeast Asia Has a Serious Drug Problem
Southeast Asia’s drug labs are pumping out unprecedented amounts of meth and other synthetic drugs.
EU deal with China limits imports of hybrid electric vehicles
Brussels uses WTO rules to quickly impose 350,000 vehicle-a-year quota, which will halve Chinese market share to 3%Business live – latest updatesVW boss backs EU plan to bolster d…
Indian opposition leaders to march to top court to demand election chief resign
The march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters being detained by police.
Deadline review – shocking threat sends tremors through authoritarian school
Set in a dystopian private academy rife with surveillance and cut-throat competition, Kiwi Chow’s gripping drama cements his status as an important film-makerFilmed in Taiwan and …
Will Indonesia’s New Foreign Minister Be Allowed to Do His Job?
Arrmanatha Nasir is highly qualified, but his success may hinge on whether or not he has access to President Prabowo Subianto.
US Drops Sanctions on Daughter of Prominent Myanmar Businessman Thein Win Zaw
Is Theint Win Htet's removal from the Treasury Department's blacklist a sign of a looming rapprochement between Washington and Naypyidaw?
Australian detained in Iraq for years on his way home
Engineer Robert Pether was jailed on fraud charges in 2021 though the UN said his detention was illegal.
Trump’s Targeting of Indian IT Firms Hits India-US Ties Again
Washington announced last week that it would not accept or process applications from top Indian IT companies for H-1B visas.
To Rebuild the Nepali Congress, Gagan Thapa Must First Reform It
Recently re-elected president of the Nepali Congress, Thapa vowed to end the culture of nepotism and groupism in the party and to open it to a new generation of leaders.
Why Did the Industrial Revolution Not Start in India?
Due to abundant labor, its social structure, and the inertia of an economic system, there was little incentive to initiate mechanization and the Industrial Revolution in India.
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing to Visit Indonesia and Brunei, Regime Spokesperson Says
Since taking office in April, the former general has visited five ASEAN member states as he seeks normalization with the Southeast Asian bloc.
Indonesia looks to mosque loudspeakers to double as earthquake warning systems
A five-year trial is assessing whether the loudspeakers used to broadcast the call to prayer can help to warn hard-to-reach territoriesScientists working on an early warning syste…
Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires
Rescuers moved the apes after their habitats were threatened by intense wildfires over the summer.