Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beverages
Investigators probe Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo breweries – which together control more than 90% of Japan’s beer marketJapanese authorities have raided the country’s four bi…
Indonesia accused of ‘gross negligence’ in wildfires lawsuit as haze tests region
NGOs in Indonesian Borneo file class action lawsuit calling for government to better manage annual fires and The Indonesian government has been accused of “gross negligence” in a …
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
How Indonesians Are Being Recruited Into the Russian Army
So far, Jakarta is yet to come to grips with problem that has arisen alongside President Prabowo Subianto’s efforts to build a closer relationship with Russia.
Trade Agreement With US Close to Completion, Thai Prime Minister Says
Anutin Charnvirakul said that he expected to sign the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade during President Donald Trump's next visit to Asia.
She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over
The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.
China’s succession crisis: a generation of entrepreneurs is retiring, but are their children ready to take over?
Family run private businesses helped power China’s economic miracle, but the next generation is finding it difficult to carry on the work of their parentsGrowing up, Ayu would wat…
How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear
The BBC’s Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.
From Military Base to Pax Silica: Clark and Capas in Philippine History
The history of U.S. involvement in the region demonstrates how domestic political dynamics can get entangled with regional and global geopolitics.
The Lessons the Taliban Have Learned
Afghanistan's leaders haven’t changed ideologically. But five years after returning to power, they have learnt from where the "first emirate" went wrong.
China’s High-Tech Ambitions Have a Blue-Collar Status Problem
Most Chinese still view vocational schools and skilled labor as low status and undesirable.
Satellite images show attack jets at Chinese military facility in Laos
New ‘support and training centre’ prompts concern in region but China says it is ‘not directed at any third party’ Satellite images show attack jets stationed at a new overseas Ch…
The Quiet, Careful Growth of Philippine-Taiwan Ties
Manila is exploiting the space between its One China policy and functional cooperation with Taipei.
Russia’s Wildberries Finding Fertile Ground in Central Asia
The Russian e-commerce retailer has announced yet another new logistics facility, this time in Uzbekistan.
The Strategic Implications of China’s Military Facility in Laos
Ban Keun poses only a limited direct threat to the South China Sea or Taiwan, but it will enhance China’s ability to place pressure on U.S. naval forces.
AI and the Risk to Democracy
Insights from Matthew Botvinick.
Poland’s President in the Philippines: Black Hawks, ASEAN, and US Defense Interests
Could Nawrocki’s visit to Manila serve to promote further Black Hawk sales across ASEAN, potentially benefiting U.S. industrial interests?
Why the Mecca Agreement Might Fail
If each member preserves its own partnerships while expecting the others to absorb its security risks, what does the promise that an attack against one is an attack against all me…
As Tide Turns Against Modi, More Parties Back INDIA Bloc Protests
Police detained scores of opposition lawmakers, who held a sit-in to press their demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Sri Lanka's ex-first lady arrested over alleged misuse of children's hospital donations
The 73-year-old has been arrested over allegations that a charity she is linked to misused donations.
Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised
Hamam al-Hammami spent 175 days in New Zealand until May 2019, as Australian Jewish group calls for full investigation into his time in MelbourneNew Zealand authorities have launc…
Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices
The world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws.
Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges.
EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars
Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese importsEU trade negotiators are heading to China for two days of crunch …