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‘Forgotten Island’: joyous, painful love note to Filipino diaspora
It is fitting that DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island” carries a title that evokes memory and loss. The film, released globally in September, is on the surface […]
Russia’s jet-powered drones mark a deadly evolution in Ukraine war
The air war between Russia and Ukraine has evolved constantly since the start of the conflict. The latest example is Russia’s deployment of a new […]
Afghanistan’s TTP sanctuary is becoming harder to deny
For years, Pakistan’s claim that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan operates from sanctuaries inside Afghanistan produced a familiar exchange: Islamabad accused, Kabul denied, and each new militant […]
Leaving Iraq while bombing Iran
On September 30, the last American and coalition troops flew out of Erbil Air Base, and the Pentagon declared an “orderly departure.” The White House […]
Creative friction: How Taiwan taps tradition for modern Asia
Chiayi mayor Huang Ming-Hui tells FoodNavigator how Taiwanese brands are balancing traditional appeal with modern consumer needs as they expand across Asia…See More
AI’s apparent danger is its best selling point
Just weeks before its scheduled November IPO, Anthropic is facing growing attention over the potential dangers of its technology. The resignation of former Anthropic researcher […]
To keep the peace, South Korea’s Lee must prepare for war
When a South Korean soldier stepped on a land mine in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on September 21, it might have been taken as a […]
US diesel crisis about to become Asia’s interest rate problem
Diesel in the US has climbed to more than US$6.50 a gallon, up about 75% from a year ago, and Asia is likely to pay […]
Oil and gas industry expected surplus – but war brought shortage
In 2023, the International Energy Agency predicted that by 2028 the world’s oil companies would produce more oil than people wanted to buy. Prices responded […]
CHRO Thailand 2026 to spotlight AI, talent and workforce transformation
As organisations across Thailand accelerate AI adoption while navigating talent shortages and shifting workforce expectations, HR leaders are being challenged to rethink how they build […]
‘All about health’: Bebop takes dairy-free ice cream across APAC
Bebop is targeting APAC markets with a dairy-free, plant-fat ice cream as it seeks to scale beyond Taiwan…See More
Growing Defense Ties between India and Japan
By: Rupakjyoti Borah The recently concluded Veer Guardian 2026 air exercise between India and Japan, which ended on Sept. 22, marks a capstone moment in […]
As US tech leaders call for rules on AI, China already has them
Recent warnings from American AI leaders have created the impression that the world is only beginning to confront the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence. Dario […]
What does it mean to win the AI race?
When Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington last week, artificial intelligence was among the issues dividing their countries. Days earlier, Treasury Secretary Scott […]
Trump-Xi summit’s real test will come in the months ahead
For years, relations between Washington and Beijing seemed stuck on an escalation treadmill. Every quarter brought new semiconductor restrictions, naval jockeying in the South China […]
Lindt launches ultra-indulgent festive range as snacking ambitions grow
Lindt & Sprüngli is strengthening its Christmas 2026 offering with premium gifting formats, indulgent new flavours and a strategic push into snacking, including Lindor Cinnamon […]
Indonesia targets October completion for new Manpower Law
Indonesia aims to complete a new Manpower Law by October 2026, with Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor describing the drafting schedule as tight and […]
Sir Jackie Stewart brings his race against dementia to Japan
Two races were held at Fuji Speedway last weekend: the six-hour FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the Race Against Dementia led by champion driver […]
Bond markets aren’t buying the inflation-is-tamed fairy tale
TOKYO — Anyone betting that inflation risks are fading should look at the US Treasury market. The sharp selloff in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) suggests […]