Category: Asia

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

The BNP’s nomination list reflects a pointedly inclusive approach, while Jamaat’s selections reveal its alliance with the NCP is here to stay. 

The United States is increasingly organizing its artificial intelligence strategy around a concept it cannot clearly define, cannot reliably measure and may never achieve in […]

With the United States and Iran escalating confrontations along the Strait of Hormuz — including the seizure of ships — the waterway has become “pivotal […]

Parents in Singapore welcoming babies on or after April 1 can look forward to more time at home, following a government announcement increasing shared parental […]

Energy drinks in Asia are evolving beyond caffeine as consumers seek added health benefits, opening opportunities for functional, better-for-you innovation…See More

For some Chinese, studying in the U.S. is a welcome breath of freedom. But they are increasingly met not with open arms but with suspicion.

Southeast Asia is watching the US-Israel conflict with Iran — and quietly drawing conclusions. Most countries have adopted a policy of non-interference, but behind the […]

You could be forgiven for thinking everyone in Russia either supports the war in Ukraine or is too scared to do anything about it. A […]

The global economy doesn’t always shift in obvious ways. One minute it’s business as usual, the next, the rules start to feel different. Lately, those […]

Donald Trump still has the capacity to shock. The American president’s unauthorized war against Iran finds him in a vicious destructive mode, recently threatening to […]

In the global race to decarbonize, Indonesia sits at a crossroads. It is one of the world’s largest coal producers and consumers, and its economic […]

Military-civil fusion became a major irritant in China-U.S. relations, so Beijing stopped talking about it. But it didn’t stop pursuing the strategy.

Japan’s Morus Inc is targeting Asia, betting on demand for functional products and cultural familiarity with silkworms to drive expansion…See More

The South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labour has announced a significant expansion of its workload-sharing subsidy programme to include employees who cover for colleagues […]

Singapore’s workforce is outpacing its hiring systems, according to new research from Indeed. The latest Work at 60 Report revealed that while employees are actively […]

Washington has vowed to curb what it sees as the unauthorized extraction of intellectual property from United States-developed artificial intelligence models, sharpening its stance just […]

Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. Enough! Yes, this week’s decision by the Japanese Cabinet to relax restrictions on arms […]

Yes, high-level summits are on hiatus. But the group continues to function in ways that are less visible, more functional, and potentially more durable.