Category: Asia

It finally happened. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, China invested US$1.03 trillion in research and development in 2024—surpassing the United States’ […]

But before I do that, here’s a roundup full of short takes and stories about AI. First, though, an episode of Econ 102! Officially, the […]

By: Tita Valderama Image from Rappler With two years to go before the 2028 presidential sweepstakes and the ground stirring under eager hoofs, Philippine Vice […]

Leadership transitions across Asia-Pacific are taking on a more measured and strategic tone, as organisations place a premium on continuity, internal talent, and first-time executives […]

Employers in Singapore are entering 2026 with cautious optimism as economic uncertainty continues to shape hiring strategies, according to ManpowerGroup’s latest Employment Outlook Survey. While […]

In this edition, we explore Kirin’s R&D strategies, Japan’s move to tighten food allergen controls, Okinawan ginger syrup for health, and more…See More

The satellite firm Planet Labs told customers, including major news outlets, that it was acting on the Trump administration’s request as it announced it was implementing “an […]

A widening gap between the recognition of sleep’s importance and the actions taken to improve sleep health is a key finding from the sixth annual […]

Asia-Pacific’s talent landscape is undergoing a profound shift, with new data showing that employees across the region now value flexibility, purpose and long-term growth more […]

In the medium to long term, AI may replace all human jobs (or maybe not). But in the short term, AI doesn’t seem to be doing […]

China’s renewed land reclamation at Antelope Reef comes as the ongoing US-Israel-Iran War draws significant US military assets into the Middle East, raising questions over […]

There is a peculiar logic at work in the Trump administration’s approach to the Iran war — one that would be almost admirable in its […]

The letter landed within Dhaka’s already charged political atmosphere. Writing from abroad, ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made her first formal appeal to Bangladesh’s International […]

The ‘Future Consumer’ is here, and food brands need to stay ahead of their evolving tastes and expectations…See More

The traditional architecture of the global workforce is undergoing a profound and permanent restructuring. As AI moves from the periphery of corporate experimentation to the […]

Employees in Singapore are expected to see an average salary increase of 4% in 2026, closely aligned with the 4.1% growth recorded in 2025, according […]

As I prepared the March issue of the Gulf Economic Diplomacy Update for the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi, I was reminded of […]

Two days after President Donald Trump declared that Iran was “no longer a threat” and that its air defense had been “annihilated,” Iranian forces reportedly struck down […]

A friend in Indonesia recently told me about a conversation he had with ChatGPT. He had typed a question in Bahasa Indonesia about how to […]

The budget document that President Donald Trump’s White House is set to release Friday calls for $1.5 trillion in military spending for the coming fiscal year, an unprecedented sum that—if approved […]