The Middle East has seen many explosions of violence in recent years. But while the US-Iran war has grabbed the headlines this year, the rapidly […]
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Indonesia’s bourse rebuild is really a monetary policy story
For decades, the Indonesia Stock Exchange has run like a members’ club, where the brokers who trade on the IDX also own it. But that […]
US-Australia hypersonic push no silver bullet against China
The inaugural flight-test release of a US air-launched hypersonic weapon over an Australian weapons range demonstrates both nations’ push for standoff hypersonic strike, yet the […]
Trump finds it’s funny to joke about Iran bombing California
In a stemwinder of a speech in Nebraska, our mentally ill president joked around that if Iran took out Los Angeles and San Diego, it […]
How Real Is the US Withdrawal from the Middle East?
By: Salman Rafi Sheikh American airmen board a C-17 at Al Udeid Air Base during the withdrawal in 2021. Wikimedia image Washington has pulled its […]
Employers in Singapore take more selective approach to hiring in Q4 2026
Employers in Singapore are becoming more cautious and selective in their hiring decisions, with nearly half planning to keep headcount unchanged in Q4 2026, according […]
How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games
The 2026 Asian Games in Japan drew to a close on October 4 following two weeks of competition between 45 countries and territories across 43 […]
Did he really invite Iran to take out California cities?
“Keep our city out of your reckless war talk,” said San Diego’s mayor, Todd Gloria, Monday night after President Donald Trump’s rambling speech at a […]
What drives flavour discovery in Asia? 3 trends food firms must know
Asian consumers are well-known for incredibly demanding palates, so pushing new flavours into this market needs careful strategising. Here’s what food brands need to know…See […]
The illusion of America’s withdrawal from Iraq
The American withdrawal from Iraq is not an end but a strategic pivot, a calculated transition from direct occupation to remote containment. By pressuring Iraq […]
Indian Supreme Court demands government answers on voter purge
As one advocate warned India’s Supreme Court on Monday that “this country will burn” unless action is taken to stop what thousands of protesters have […]
Glico COO: Nutrition and snacking shouldn’t be separate
Glico says snack innovation is increasingly about combining nutrition, health benefits and indulgence, rather than treating them as separate priorities…See More
Asia’s growth now belongs to Silicon Valley
Southeast Asia’s growth next year will be decided at meetings its finance ministers won’t attend. A few executives in California will soon settle next year’s […]
CPEC 2.0 will be won or lost on keeping China’s investors safe
CPEC 2.0 aims to move past the infrastructure-heavy first phase toward industry, agriculture, mining, technology, green development and business-to-business investment. That shift could deepen economic […]
Most employees in Singapore now use AI at work, but fewer than four in 10 have been trained in it
The figures come from the Singapore Digital Economy Report 2026, released by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). AI use rose to 85.7% of surveyed […]
US enshittification vs Chinese involution
It’s getting better all the time (Better, better, better) It’s getting better all the time I admit it’s getting better –The Beatles In an X […]
For rare earth leverage, US caps aircraft parts licenses to China
Washington is limiting the parts it licenses to the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac), the maker of the C919 passenger jet, triggering fears among […]
From Iran to China: An Emerging Trans-Central Asian Corridor
By: Emil Avdaliani Diesel locomotive CKD9C with freight train in China before the Kazakhstan border. Wikimedia image For decades, the idea of an overland connection […]
Brazil on the brink: Why Lula is down against Bolsonaro Jr
With the Brazilian presidential election headed to a runoff, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is down 47% to 45% and faces a massive fight ahead. […]
Logistics test: sustaining Northeast Asia trilateral deterrence
Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. While operational planners in the United States, the Republic of Korea and Japan have […]