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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te
Protests, Military Drills, Legislative Clashes Colour Lai’s First Week as Taiwanese President
Posted: May 23, 2024
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Hong Kong’s New National Security Bill Sends Chill Through Local, International Communities
Posted: March 14, 2024
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China, Japan, South Korea Look to Resume Trilateral Leaders’ Summit Following 4-year Hiatus
Posted: December 4, 2023
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Warming U.S.-China Relations Take Centre Stage at High-profile Shanghai Import Expo
Posted: November 21, 2023
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Hong Kong Leader Eyes Economic, Social Revival in Annual Policy Address
Posted: November 6, 2023
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Taiwan’s Egg Import Controversy Reveals Cracks in Government Oversight
Posted: October 24, 2023
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Beijing Pushes Back on Biden’s Planned Investment Ban as Investors Balk
Posted: October 11, 2023
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Chinese EV Exporters Hit Roadblock as EU Probes ‘Huge’ Subsidies, Mulls Tariffs
Posted: September 26, 2023
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Beijing Banks on Stimulus Measures to Spur Homebuying, Stabilize Real Estate Sector
Posted: September 12, 2023
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Governance Questions Linger After Typhoon Doksuri Wreaks Havoc on Northern China
Posted: August 15, 2023
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China Offers Unprecedented Support Package to Private Sector to Revitalize Economy
Posted: August 1, 2023
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China Ends Crackdown on Fintech, Shifts to Supervising Industry Following Massive Fines on Ant Group, Tenpay
Posted: July 18, 2023
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Taiwan’s #MeToo Wave Triggers Rethink of Sexual Harassment Laws, Workplace Dynamics
Posted: July 5, 2023
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China's New Graduates Face Low Salary Growth, While Jobs in ICT Sectors Earn the Most
Posted: June 20, 2023
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Viral Online Incident Sends Hong Kong's Biggest Airline Into Tailspin
Posted: June 6, 2023
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Taiwan’s Political Parties Name Presidential Candidates Setting Stage for Election 2024 Showdown
Posted: May 18, 2023
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China’s Domestic Tourism Finally Bounces Back, Highlighting New Trends in Travel and Consumption
Posted: May 11, 2023
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Hong Kong Cuts Directly Elected Seats in District Council Overhaul; Outcomes Likely Mixed
Posted: May 4, 2023
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China, Warning President Tsai, Encircles Taiwan During Tense 3-day ‘Military Patrol’
Posted: April 20, 2023
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Yuan-settled LNG Deal Signals China’s Rising Currency Clout
Posted: April 6, 2023
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Policymakers Hold Breath as Sandstorm Blasts Through Northern China
Posted: March 30, 2023
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Taiwan-China Relations Remain Complicated, but New Olive Branches Extended
Posted: March 23, 2023
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China’s New Cabinet Sets Bold Priorities for Year Ahead
Posted: March 16, 2023
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A Changing Climate Could Drain Taiwan’s High-tech Wealth
Posted: March 9, 2023
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As Health Coverage Withers, China’s Pensioners Take to the Streets in Protest
Posted: March 2, 2023
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Hong Kong’s 2022 GDP Contracts Over Weak Trade, While Reopening Brings Hope for Recovery
Posted: February 16, 2023
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Local Governments Take Aim at Workplace Gender Discrimination, but China Continues to Lag
Posted: February 9, 2023
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As the World Reopens, Hong Kong's Tourism Sector Waits to Recover
Posted: February 2, 2023
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China Records First Population Dip Since 1961 as Policymakers Struggle to Catch Up
Posted: January 26, 2023
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China's Fragile Rural Health-care System Braces for Lunar New Year Travel Surge
Posted: January 19, 2023
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Taiwan Extends Mandatory Conscription, Modernizes Defence as Threats from Beijing Escalate
Posted: January 12, 2023
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China's Health-Care System on the Brink as COVID-19 Patients Flood Hospitals
Posted: December 22, 2022
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China’s Import Bans on Taiwan Show Economic Coercion is Here to Stay
Posted: December 15, 2022
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China Sees Major Shifts in COVID-19 Management Following Unprecedented Protests
Posted: December 8, 2022
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Taiwan’s Ruling Party Suffers Defeat in Local Elections
Posted: December 1, 2022
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China Approves Canada's Manulife for Full Control of its China Mutual Fund Venture
Posted: November 24, 2022
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China’s National Health Commission Announces Sweeping Reforms to Zero-COVID Strategy
Posted: November 18, 2022
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In China's Remote Provinces, Zero-COVID is Worsening Inequality
Posted: November 17, 2022
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Hong Kong Greenlights Applications Under Land Sharing Pilot Scheme
Posted: November 17, 2022
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Northeast Asia

Putin and Kim meeting in June 2024
Russia-North Korea Security Pact Fuses Northeast Asian and European Security
Posted: 3 days ago
President Yoon at Seoul AI Summit 2024
South Korea’s Tech Prowess Takes Centre Stage at AI Seoul Summit
Posted: May 29, 2024
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Nascent Summit for Democracy Turns Attention to AI, Showcases Host Seoul’s Growing Global Role
Posted: April 6, 2024
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Japan’s New ‘Women, Peace and Security’ Task Force an Opportunity for Canada
Posted: February 29, 2024
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Nuclear Energy Makes a Comeback in South Korea
Posted: February 5, 2024
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Japan’s Energy Security Debate Revived After Deadly New Year’s Quake
Posted: January 17, 2024
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North Korea’s Updated Local ‘Elections’ Seen as Little More than a Democratic Facade
Posted: November 27, 2023
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With Green Transformation Investments, Japan Inches Closer to Carbon-Neutral Future
Posted: November 14, 2023
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South Korea Aims to Grow Arms Exports as Defence Sector Booms
Posted: October 31, 2023
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Japan’s Quest for a Sustainable and Equitable Tourism Blueprint
Posted: October 17, 2023
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Japan, South Korea Look to Green the Skies with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Posted: October 4, 2023
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Navigating the Labour Shortage in South Korea’s Shipbuilding Industry
Posted: September 19, 2023
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Japanese Prefectures Waive Tuition Fees to Boost Birthrates, Encourage Family Planning
Posted: September 6, 2023
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Relentless Heat Brings Health Risks, Economic Unease to South Korea and Japan
Posted: August 9, 2023
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South Korean Investment in Canada Grows, Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Posted: July 25, 2023
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IAEA Says Japan’s Plans for Nuclear Wastewater Discharge are ‘Safe,’ but Public Concerns Linger
Posted: July 11, 2023
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South Korea’s New Security Strategy Cements Strong Canada Ties
Posted: June 27, 2023
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South Korea Intensifies Battle Against School Violence
Posted: June 13, 2023
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Canada Crabby Over Japan’s Increased Seafood Imports from Russia
Posted: May 30, 2023
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Japan and South Korea Move Forward with ‘Future-oriented Partnership’
Posted: May 16, 2023
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Debate Rages in Japan Over Whether to Revise World’s Oldest Unamended Constitution
Posted: May 9, 2023
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Operation Anime: The Global Crackdown on Pirated Japanese Entertainment
Posted: May 2, 2023
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Rising Drug Use in South Korea Forces Government to Respond, Adapt
Posted: April 25, 2023
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2% of Japanese Labour Force Could be ‘Modern-day Recluses’: Government Survey
Posted: April 18, 2023
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Early Cherry Blossoms in Japan and South Korea Point to Economic, Environmental Trouble Ahead
Posted: April 4, 2023
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Ukrainian Refugees of Korean Descent Seek Fresh Start in South Korea
Posted: March 28, 2023
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Japan’s Push to Expand ‘Passport’ for a Digital Society Raises Concerns Over Privacy, Practicality
Posted: March 21, 2023
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North Korean Women’s Gloomy ‘Glory’ on International Women’s Day
Posted: March 14, 2023
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Japan’s Spring Elections Underscore Stark Gender Imbalances
Posted: March 7, 2023
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Cameos by Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Stir Succession Speculation
Posted: February 28, 2023
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‘Have You Eaten Rice Today?’ For Many South Koreans, the Answer is Increasingly, ‘No’
Posted: February 14, 2023
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Japan Poised to Approve Country’s First Oral Abortion Pill
Posted: February 7, 2023
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Robots Bring Profit — and Unease — to South Korea’s Shaky Labour Market
Posted: January 31, 2023
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Logo Sparks Debate on Appropriation of Ainu Culture
Posted: January 24, 2023
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South Korea Introduces Measures to Nurture Next Parasite, Squid Game, Boosting Regional Development
Posted: January 17, 2023
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Japan Revises Key Security Documents Heralding Dramatic Shift in Defence Policy 
Posted: January 10, 2023
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With Japan as Inspiration, South Korea Unveils Donation System to Rejuvenate Local Economies
Posted: December 20, 2022
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Arson of Korean School in Osaka Prompts Criticism of Japan’s Hollow ‘Hate Crime’ Laws
Posted: December 13, 2022
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South Korea Enters Space Race, Launches New Aerospace Agency 
Posted: December 6, 2022
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Japan to Review Controversial Technical Foreign Worker Program
Posted: November 29, 2022
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North Korea Launches Vitriolic Attacks on Half of World’s Countries, Including Canada and Australia
Posted: November 22, 2022
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‘Unprecedented’ Service Outages at Top South Korean Company Spark Security, Monopoly Concerns
Posted: November 17, 2022
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Municipal Elections Highlight Broader Controversy Over Japan’s Nuclear Future
Posted: November 17, 2022
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Liquidity Crunch in Gangwon Province Legoland Project Rattles South Korean Financial Market
Posted: November 17, 2022
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South Asia

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi
In Indian Election, AI Amplifies Political Reach but Magnifies Disinformation
Posted: June 5, 2024
Woman carries water in Bengaluru
Indian Tech Hub Bengaluru Reeling from Water Crisis
Posted: May 1, 2024
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Results from Pakistan’s National Elections Catch Military, Political Establishment by Surprise
Posted: February 15, 2024
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Bhutan’s New Government Will Face Economic Challenges, Regional Power Competition
Posted: January 16, 2024
Sheikh Hasina leader of the Awami League
Bangladesh’s National Election: Continuity and Controversy
Posted: January 9, 2024
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Pakistan’s Mass Deportation of Afghan Migrants Threatens to Spark Security, Humanitarian Crisis
Posted: November 28, 2023
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Haze Chokes Delhi as Pollution Levels Blow Past WHO's 'Safe' Limit
Posted: November 15, 2023
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Maldivian President-elect Seeks to Balance Influences of India, China
Posted: November 1, 2023
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Bureaucratic Obstacles Delay Implementation of India’s Landmark Women’s Reservation Bill
Posted: October 18, 2023
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Indian Media’s Sensationalist Coverage of Canada-India Spat Fuels Unfounded Rumours, Unease
Posted: October 5, 2023
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India Vies to Become Semiconductor 'Superpower' as FDI Pours In
Posted: September 20, 2023
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Admission Scams Push Indian International Students in Canada to the Brink of Deportation
Posted: September 7, 2023
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Indian Consumers Seeing Red as Tomato Prices Surge, Food Shortages Persist
Posted: August 10, 2023
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Civil Unrest in Northeast India's Manipur State Shakes Local Economy, Regional Stability
Posted: July 26, 2023
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India Doubles Down on U.S., Egypt Alliances with Landmark PM Visits
Posted: July 12, 2023
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Bangladesh's Energy Crisis Underscores Need for Renewable Alternatives 
Posted: June 28, 2023
Passengers on an India commuter train
Indian Train Tragedy Exposes National Rail System's Development and Investment Gaps
Posted: June 14, 2023
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Is Pakistan Lurching Towards Military Rule?
Posted: May 31, 2023
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Why India’s Population Boom Could be a Major Boon for Canada
Posted: May 12, 2023
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s First Indo-Pacific Outlook Aims for ‘Friendship Towards All’
Posted: May 5, 2023
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Pakistan Attempts to Weather Political Tug-of-war, Economic Instability
Posted: April 28, 2023
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India’s Gig Workers Strike, Push for Better Wages
Posted: April 21, 2023
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Indian Government Rewrites History, Raising Concerns for Country’s Future
Posted: April 14, 2023
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India’s Palm Oil Push Leaves Northeast Indian Farmers, Forests at Risk
Posted: April 5, 2023
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Will India Become the Second Asian Jurisdiction to Recognize Same-sex Marriage?
Posted: March 17, 2023
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India Puts Pedal to Metal on E-Vehicle Adoption
Posted: March 10, 2023
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Democracy in Bangladesh Hangs by a Thread as Press Freedoms Unravel
Posted: March 3, 2023
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Political Infighting Tests Maldivian Democracy as China and India Look On
Posted: February 24, 2023
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Indian Tycoon Gautam Adani’s Conglomerate Sees Value Plummet
Posted: February 10, 2023
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India Stiffens Censorship, Blocking BBC Documentary Critical of Modi
Posted: February 3, 2023
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Pakistan Scrambles as Taliban Threat Appears on the Horizon
Posted: January 27, 2023
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State Evictions in India Displace Thousands of Forest Dwellers
Posted: January 20, 2023
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Security Concerns Abound as Meghalaya Election Campaigns Ramp Up
Posted: January 13, 2023
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Sri Lanka Mired in Crises as Country Seeks Crucial IMF Assistance
Posted: January 6, 2023
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Canadian Company Called Out for Ignoring Bangladeshi Garment Worker Issues
Posted: December 16, 2022
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Nepal Election Leaves Precarious Coalition Leading Country
Posted: December 9, 2022
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Indian Supreme Court Mulls Religious Conversions as Intolerance Toward Minorities Grows 
Posted: December 2, 2022
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China’s Debt Diplomacy Plunges Pakistani Fishing Community into Troubled Waters
Posted: November 25, 2022
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Karnataka Farmer’s Suicide Reflects Indian Agriculture Sector’s Volatility, Vulnerabilities
Posted: November 18, 2022
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BJP Aims to Win Disadvantaged Communities’ Votes in Indian State of Karnataka
Posted: November 18, 2022
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Dire Delhi Pollution Underscores City’s Political Dysfunction
Posted: November 17, 2022
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Southeast Asia

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin
Political Instability Rears Its Head Again in Thailand
Posted: June 12, 2024
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Philippines Strengthens Strategic Cooperation with Allies While Tensions with Beijing Rise
Posted: April 16, 2024
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ASEAN Issues Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence
Posted: March 6, 2024
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The Promise and Perils of Using Technology to Address Asia’s Climate Crisis
Posted: February 26, 2024
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Indonesia's Election Signals Policy Continuity, but Stokes Uncertainty about its Democratic Trajectory
Posted: February 22, 2024
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The Urgent Need for Climate Adaptation — and Funding — in Asia
Posted: February 13, 2024
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Major Asian Emitters Cling to Coal, Resist Global Renewables Pledge
Posted: January 29, 2024
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COP28’s Pivot to Sustainable Agriculture Encouraging, but Long Overdue
Posted: January 26, 2024
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At COP28, Asian States Step Up on Global Climate Action
Posted: January 24, 2024
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Indonesia Unveils Roadmap for Ambitious US$20B National Energy Transition
Posted: December 5, 2023
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Rebel Attacks Stun Myanmar Junta, Disrupt Trade Routes
Posted: November 21, 2023
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Data Breaches Plague Philippines as Country Scrambles to Bolster Cyber Defences
Posted: November 7, 2023
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Massive Money Laundering Case Rocks Singapore
Posted: October 26, 2023
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Indonesia’s New E-commerce Regulations Take a Bite Out of TikTok’s Market Share
Posted: October 12, 2023
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Residents Forced from Indonesian Island to Make Way for Government Industrial Park
Posted: September 27, 2023
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New Thai Government Unveils Populist Economic Policies
Posted: September 13, 2023
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Blasphemy Charge Against Maverick Islamic Cleric Underscores Rise of Conservatism in Indonesia
Posted: August 16, 2023
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Philippines President Marcos Creates First Sovereign Wealth Fund, Critics Fear Mismanagement and Corruption
Posted: August 2, 2023
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Singapore Looks to Stamp Out Cybercrime, Scams with Sweeping New Law
Posted: July 19, 2023
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Exodus of Filipino Nurses Abroad Prompts Plan to Hire Unlicensed Nurses
Posted: July 6, 2023
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Northern Vietnam Plunged Into Darkness as Power Crisis Prompts Investor Concerns
Posted: June 21, 2023
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Inherited Media Shares Complicate Frontrunner’s Path to Thailand’s Top Office
Posted: June 7, 2023
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Indonesia Leads ASEAN’s Push to Develop Electric Vehicle Hub
Posted: May 17, 2023
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Malaysian State of Penang Pushes Forward with Controversial Land-Reclamation Project
Posted: May 10, 2023
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Ho Chi Minh City Braces for Rainy Season as Progress on Flood-control Project Slows to a Trickle
Posted: May 3, 2023
Worker tends to crops in Southeast Asia
Indonesia's Scheme to Ward Off Food Security Crisis Falls Short of Expectations
Posted: April 26, 2023
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Philippines Walks Tightrope of Relations with U.S., China
Posted: April 19, 2023
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Environmental Intelligence: The Ambitious New Global Biodiversity Framework: The View from Southeast Asia
Posted: April 19, 2023
Southeast Asia Keystone
Game Over: FIFA Removes Indonesia as Host of 2023 U-20 World Cup
Posted: April 5, 2023
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Thailand Dissolves Parliament, Prepares for May 14 Election
Posted: March 29, 2023
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The Black Tide: Philippines’ Oil Spill Causes Ecological Disaster, Loss of Livelihoods
Posted: March 22, 2023
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Indonesian Finance Ministry Under Fire Over Alleged Corruption, Tax Evasion
Posted: March 15, 2023
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Jeepneys, Backbone of Public Transport in Philippines, Face Modernization by Government
Posted: March 8, 2023
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Malaysian PM Announces Largest-ever Budget Ahead of State Elections
Posted: March 1, 2023
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Filipinos Decry Government Inaction as Onions Hit Eye-watering Prices
Posted: February 15, 2023
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Myanmar’s Junta, Clinging to Power, Declares Expansive Martial Law in Rebel Strongholds
Posted: February 8, 2023
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Neglected Malaysian States Vie to Reclaim Autonomy Under PM Anwar
Posted: February 1, 2023
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Vietnam’s President Resigns as Fierce Anti-corruption Campaign Intensifies
Posted: January 25, 2023
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Singapore Mandates Salary Disclosures for CEOs, Caps Tenures of Directors
Posted: January 18, 2023
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Philippines Begins Drastic ‘Cleansing’ of Corrupt Cops
Posted: January 11, 2023
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Vietnam Partners with G7 Countries to Accelerate Transition from Coal to Renewables
Posted: December 21, 2022
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Indonesia’s Revised Criminal Code Rolls Back Civil Rights and Liberties, Drawing Widespread Criticism
Posted: December 14, 2022
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Malaysian PM Appointed to Lead Divided Coalition Government
Posted: December 7, 2022
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Indonesia Strikes Energy Transition Partnership with G7 Despite Coal Plant Approvals
Posted: November 30, 2022
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Improved Land Rules for Foreign Investors in Thailand Withdrawn Following Public Criticism
Posted: November 23, 2022
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Financial Action Task Force Blacklists Myanmar Over Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing
Posted: November 18, 2022
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Special Series

COP28 Series Cover
The Promise and Perils of Using Technology to Address Asia’s Climate Crisis
Posted: February 26, 2024
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The Urgent Need for Climate Adaptation — and Funding — in Asia
Posted: February 13, 2024
Coal plant in Asia on Insight banner
Major Asian Emitters Cling to Coal, Resist Global Renewables Pledge
Posted: January 29, 2024
Southeast Asia city scene on Insight banner
COP28’s Pivot to Sustainable Agriculture Encouraging, but Long Overdue
Posted: January 26, 2024
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At COP28, Asian States Step Up on Global Climate Action
Posted: January 24, 2024