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Major Southeast Asian Economies Targeted by New US Trade Probes

Fri, 13/03/2026 - 05:18
Against the backdrop of the war in Iran, the move is likely to create new points of friction in U.S. relations with the region.

Strategic Stakes Rise for Bangladesh as Iran Targets Gulf Neighbors

Fri, 13/03/2026 - 04:24
There are practical ways in which Bangladesh could contribute to the security and stability of the Gulf without becoming directly involved in military confrontation.

Indonesia and Australia to Expand Security Cooperation to Include Japan, Papua New Guinea

Fri, 13/03/2026 - 00:56
The announcement follows the signing of a major security agreement between Jakarta and Canberra last month.

How the New Gulf War Is Impacting Mongolia

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 21:13
Countries like Mongolia, despite being distant from the conflict, are already feelings its impact on their economic activities, not to mention how the war disrupts future possibilities. 

Deterring China: The Growing Japan–Philippines Security Partnership

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 18:35
The growing partnership between Japan and the Philippines is not an actual alliance – but it could affect the balance of power in the South China Sea.

China’s High-Tech Narrative Cannot Solve Its Deflation Problem

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 18:17
For all the emphasis on developing advanced technologies, China’s present growth model still depends far more on low-cost manufactured exports.

South Korea’s Conservative Party Tanks Amid Warring Factions’ Fight for Legitimacy

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 18:03
The PPP ruined its local elections prospects by purging Han Dong-hoon, its former leader.

How China’s AI-Powered Robots Could Reshape the Global Order

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 17:29
China is moving from AI in the cloud to “embodied intelligence” with physical, real-world applications.

India’s Supreme Court Grants Bail to Veteran Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 16:39
The justices cited prolonged pre-trial detention exceeding six years, procedural irregularities in the trial process, and the slow pace of witness examination.

The Iran Crisis Is Fueling South Korea’s Drive for Nuclear Energy 

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:38
Amid the Middle East conflict, South Korea is determined to find new pathways to strengthen localized, “autonomous” energy solutions by targeting civil nuclear and renewable energy. 

India Is Not the 4th Biggest Economy in the World. But Does That Really Matter?

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:25
The nationalist narrative that dominated public discourse over the past year had been overstating the scale of India’s economic progress. Of particular concern is uneven and inequitable growth.

The American Narrative About a Revisionist China Is Upside-Down

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:05
The United States has become the dangerous revisionist power it long warned us that China would be. 

Regional Crises Are Dealing a Heavy Blow to Afghanistan’s Fragile Economy

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:34
For a country whose economy remains deeply dependent on regional trade routes, migration, and external assistance, instability on multiple fronts can quickly translate into economic crisis. 

The Iran War Is Now Impacting AUKUS

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:20
HMS Anson’s abrupt departure from Australia shows the limits of Britain’s stretched fleet. That will have major implications for AUKUS.

Beijing Is Legalizing the Assimilation of Tibetans and Other Ethnic Minorities

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:53
China is amending its laws to weaken ethnic identities, including Tibetan language and culture. 

Moving Up, Locked In: The Hidden Costs of ASEAN’s Semiconductor Push

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:35
As the region moves up the chip value chain – toward AI development, advanced logic, and high-bandwidth memory – U.S. regulatory pressures increase.

NATO and the IP4: Potential and Limitations

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 12:12
The growing attention to NATO’s Indo-Pacific partners reflects both strategic necessity and political uncertainty.

Inside Hong Kong’s Cage Homes: The Elderly Residents on the Frontlines of the Heat Crisis

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 06:41
As temperatures soar in the city, elderly people living alone in poorly ventilated homes are among those at greatest risk of worsening health conditions – and even death.

Laundering Dirty Crypto in Cambodia

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 05:03
A digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar keeps cyber criminals afloat.

Thai-flagged Cargo Vessel Hit By Iranian Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 03:15
The Royal Thai Navy says that three members of the 23-person crew remain unaccounted for after yesterday's attack.

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