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Journeying through Syria’s shattered cities as war turns to peace
It was around seven o’clock in the evening when we arrived at a church in the city of Hama, Syria, to attend the wedding of […]
The embedded AI inside ‘Made in China’
Western coverage of Chinese artificial intelligence still tends to treat the competition as a model contest: can a Chinese company match the best American system? […]
Hans van de Ven on World War II and the Making of Modern Asia
“The Asian theater was never just about defeating Japan – it was also about dismantling European imperialism and creating new national futures.”
The deliberate crime of Indonesia’s toxic haze
Indonesia is once again dominating headlines across Southeast Asia as dense plumes of toxic haze drift into neighboring skies. Latest satellite monitoring data from the […]
Can decentralized energy prevent the next crisis?
After International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol labeled the ongoing global energy turmoil the “biggest energy security threat in history” in April, events over […]
What’s Happening in Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial?
The trial has dropped from the headlines amid ongoing corruption controversies and the massive flooding that hit vast areas of Luzon this month.
Will Hasina ever retake power in Bangladesh?
On August 5, two years to the day after a mass uprising drove Sheikh Hasina from power, she announced from India that she would return […]
China’s WZ-X drone hints at an unmanned stealth bomber
China’s WZ-X points to a future in which stealth, endurance, surveillance and strike converge in a new class of unmanned aircraft built for sustained operations […]
Why Nestlé Waters chose joint venture over full exit
Why did Nestlé sell 50% of its Waters business to Platinum Equity? Analysts unpack the rationale behind Peranel, the valuation, risks and growth prospects…See More
Security Is the Key to Resolving the Thai-Cambodia Border Conflict
“The first step is security: uphold the ceasefire, reduce military risks, clear mines, strengthen law enforcement, and cooperate against criminal networks.”
US-South Korea Alliance Faces a Test beyond Political Rhetoric
By: Andy Wong Ming Jun US-South Korean bilateral ties have come under increasing strain, with months of political bickering now spilling into the operational sphere. […]
Ukraine war update: It will be a brutal fall and winter
In a war, length is far more important than ferocity. Trying to keep a war from escalating might seem like a prudent thing (and academic […]
FDA’s UPF definition may lack legal force, but not policy impact
FDA submitted its proposed ultra-processed food definition as a white paper instead of a rule. Here’s what that means for food labeling, reformulation and future […]
K-Beauty’s Brazil Push Signals a New Type of Korean Diplomacy
As strange as it sounds, the Korean beauty industry is playing an increasingly important role in Seoul’s foreign policy calculus.
Central Asia’s Energy Transition Depends on Water Security
A more integrated and flexible power system could give Central Asian states greater room to manage drought, hydropower volatility, and competing demands for water.
Kraft Heinz adds $100m to marketing push as breakup plan remains paused
CEO Steve Cahillane says Kraft Heinz is raising brand investment “from a position of strength” as US consumption improves and separation plans stay on hold…See […]
Australia Should Work With China, Not Try to Contain It
China’s growing power is reshaping the region. Australia should respond with diplomacy and stronger economic ties rather than a military confrontation it cannot hope to […]
Thailand studies broader early retirement scheme to reshape public sector workforce
The Thai government is considering expanding eligibility for a voluntary early retirement scheme for civil servants to include younger officials, as part of broader efforts […]
Nearly 80 million ASEAN employees could see jobs reshaped by GenAI, ILO finds
Nearly 80 million employees in ASEAN are employed in occupations with at least some exposure to generative AI (GenAI), underscoring the technology’s growing influence on […]