Category: Asia

A landmark agreement allowing China to issue sovereign bonds in Indonesia’s domestic market on a reciprocal basis signals a deliberate push for regional financial integration. […]

Bangladesh, South Asia’s second-largest economy and one of the world’s fastest-growing garment exporters, has spent much of the past two years trying to tame inflation […]

By: Khanh Vu Duc Naval power rarely changes course through headlines. It changes through personnel. The removal of US Navy Secretary John Phelan and the […]

Research suggests sunflower oil waste could help bakers boost protein and fiber in bread while supporting sustainability and easing reliance on wheat…See More

Singapore’s labour market continued to expand in Q4 2025 and over the full year, with unemployment and retrenchment levels remaining low, according to preliminary data […]

Hong Kong’s labour market is entering 2026 in a period of cautious optimism, but the forces reshaping the workplace are moving faster than ever. AI […]

Increased diplomatic clout made mediation possible, but the real motivation is the potential devastation the war could cause to Pakistan itself.

On April 1, the National Bureau of Statistics of China released the latest GDP rankings for the country’s various provinces and municipalities. The data showed […]

PepsiCo is cutting products, pushing protein and fibre, and moving into new categories as it reshapes its snack portfolio for growth…See More

Writing more than 2,000 years ago, the Greek historian Plutarch gave us an eloquent description of what modern historians now call “micro-militarism.” When an imperial power like […]

Despite consistent chatter about the need for diversification, Ashgabat has struggled to reach customers other than China given infrastructure constraints.

The unexpected cancellation of a meeting is often greeted with a sense of relief, yet research from Rutgers University suggests that this “found time” triggers […]

AI capabilities have emerged as Singapore’s hardest-to-fill skills, even as overall talent shortages show signs of easing, according to the latest findings from ManpowerGroup. The […]

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday, April 24, and delivered a series of proposals for the […]

To fully understand its significance, we must situate the Cabinet decision within both its historical context and the evolving international environment.

India’s beverage alcohol industry is rapidly evolving, projected to exceed $50 billion by 2031, driven by a young, urban demographic and changing consumer tastes…See More

US President Donald Trump on Saturday abruptly canceled a planned visit by two of his administration’s negotiators to the Pakistani capital for diplomatic talks to end his […]

The state election results stand to impact border enforcement, trade flows, and water negotiations, as well as political messaging on both sides of the border.

Japan’s decision to supply advanced frigates to Australia marks a major step in defense cooperation between the two countries as questions over US commitment in […]

Chinese food brands are using Singapore as a launchpad for overseas growth, partnering retailers such as Scarlett Supermarket to test international demand…See More