The Scam Industry Is Becoming a Big Problem in India
According to the FBI, American nationals lost around $50 million to one network of online scammers based in India.
US Marine’s Arrest for Murder Tests Okinawa’s New Governor
An alleged killing days after Koja Genta took office threatens Tokyo’s hopes for closer cooperation with Okinawa on its expanding southwestern defense posture.
Mine Blast Tests South Korean Engagement Policy as Pyongyang Rejects Any Contact
North Korea has denied planting the mines and refused talks on the boundary line.
The New Nixon Shock? Why Japan Fears a Trump-Xi Deal
Some history helps explain why the symbolism of the China-U.S. summit matters so much to Tokyo.
Twelve arrested for allegedly running cat trafficking ring in Vietnam
The men are accused of stealing around 2,700 cats in Ho Chi Minh City, allegedly to be slaughtered for food.
The Surprising Drama in Taipei’s 2026 Mayor Race
Few gave the DPP's Puma Shen much of a chance in traditionally pan-Blue Taipei. But the race is proving more competitive than expected.
China’s LinkedIn Espionage Is Only Getting More Advanced
The U.S. has benefited from hard-earned lessons in the fight against transnational online scams. It’s time to apply them to address China’s sophisticated and relentless cyber spyi…
Can Japan Optimize Its Record Defense Budget?
All nine priority areas require substantial spending, and the investment needs to be sustained over many years to come.
A Woman Exposed China’s Cat-Abuse Networks – and Paid a Terrible Price
When the law lags behind, citizens end up doing investigative work themselves, and pay for it when the people they expose strike back.
Pyongyang’s Ukraine Gamble: What Kim Jong Un Bought With North Korean Blood
For a military that has not fought a large-scale war since 1953, experience on the Ukrainian front is tremendously valuable to North Korea.
Tajikistan Taps Iran as Russian Fuel Runs Dry
Dushanbe's emergency hedge against Russia's fuel crisis puts Tajikistan in the path of U.S. secondary sanctions.
Can Japan Counter China’s Dominance in AI?
Since 2025, Tokyo has acted boldly and decisively to ward off foreign AI-related threats by developing AI for Japan, in Japan.
Bhutan’s ‘Mindfulness City’ Hides a Dark Reality
As Bhutan sells its new Gelephu Mindfulness City mega-project to the world, exiled communities see a high-tech gloss over an unresolved past.
Data Centers in the Asia-Pacific
Navigating a new era of resource regulation
Extreme heat warnings issued for parts of southern California
Temperatures in US state forecast to hit high 30s celsius this week, while regions in Indonesia grapple with wildfiresThe National Weather Service in the US has issued extreme hea…
California woman arrested and accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son for China
The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport before she left for China, the agency saidUS authorities arrested a California woman …
Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to Pakistan capital
Thousands have taken to the streets after talks between authorities and Khan's party ended in deadlock.
Japan’s Potential as a ‘Third Option’ for ASEAN
ASEAN is looking for a third partner. Japan fits the bill — if it plays its cards right
Can Australia Create Lasting Climate Impacts For the Asia-Pacific?
Australia is set to preside over the negotiations at the upcoming COP31 climate conference in Türkiye, but its support for regional partners will need to be sustained.
It’s Time For Thailand to Amend Its Controversial Lese-Majeste Law
Over the past decade, hundreds of political activists and ordinary people have been subjected to criminal prosecution under Article 112.
Digital Asset Regulations in the Asia-Pacific
The risks of fragmentation
Supporting Asia’s Energy Transition
The role of alternative financing
They called him 'dad': The sexual abuse of disabled residents that shocked South Korea
The BBC spoke to one of three residents at a care home who were sexually assaulted by a staff member.
Indian police accused of sexually harassing journalists at protest
The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.