Asia
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India’s Semiconductor Leap: From Designer to Global Producer
Discover how India is transforming its technological landscape by shifting from a chip-design past to an emerging global semiconductor manufacturing hub.
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In Japan, the Government Multiplies Measures to Control Gasoline Prices
Japan is spending heavily to prevent gasoline prices from soaring. On September 14, a liter of regular fuel did not exceed 169.90 yen (0.94 euros), its average since 2022. Regular…
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In Asia, El Niño Fuels an Exceptional Season of Intense and Long-Lasting Typhoons, Disrupting Maritime Transport
Danish shipping company Maersk warned that the 2026 typhoon season in East Asia is unusually bad. Several strong typhoons hit within two weeks, causing flooding, port congestion, and delays. These…
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In Japan, Nuclear Restart Compromised by Data Falsification Scandal
A data falsification scandal has shaken Japan’s nuclear industry and weakened its policy of restarting atomic energy. Chubu Electric Power manipulated seismic data for its Hamaoka plant to limit adaptation…
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Why Tariffs Fail to Stop Asia-Pacific Forced Labour
Trade tariffs fail to address the systemic root causes affecting the Asia-Pacific’s 15 million forced laborers. Achieving genuine human rights reform requires shifting from political trade penalties to mandatory corporate…
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The Iran War and America’s Widening Strategy Gap in Asia
Andrew Yeo’s analysis, published by the Brookings Institution, examines how the war with Iran is creating a growing gap between the United States’ stated commitment to the Indo-Pacific and the…
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Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis
An ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East severely disrupted global energy flows through key shipping channels like the Strait of Hormuz. Asian economies suffered extreme economic shocks due to…
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Indonesia Chokes on Haze as Blazes Intensify
In Indonesia’s Kalimantan, fires have ravaged tens of thousands of acres, with suffocating smoke reaching Malaysia and putting Singapore on alert. Suwadi, a resident of Indonesian Borneo, can barely see…
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Hong Kong Convicts Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Under National Security Law
Verdict against former Tiananmen vigil organizers A Hong Kong court convicted two former organizers of the city’s annual Tiananmen commemorations under the national security law imposed by Beijing. Lee Cheuk-yan…
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Amazon’s Global Strategy Comes Unstuck in Southeast Asia’s Localized Market
A Costly Playbook Mismatch in a High-Growth Region The global expansion model of the world’s largest e-commerce corporation is facing a severe strategic reality check. According to an in-depth commercial…
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Volkswagen Unveils Radical Structural Restructuring to Salvage Chinese Operations
A Bold Decentralization Move to Combat Regional Stagnation The internal organizational framework of Europe’s largest automotive manufacturer is undergoing an emergency transformation. According to an institutional corporate report by The…
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Asian Americans push for wider share of the spotlight as US celebrates 250
As the United States celebrates its historic 250th anniversary, the national conversation is increasingly focused on the importance of Asian American representation US 250th anniversary. While the country commemorates its founding, diverse…
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Las bolsas asiáticas caen por la venta de chips mientras se esperan datos de empleo de EE.UU.
as bolsas asiáticas registraron pérdidas generalizadas debido a una fuerte venta de acciones del sector de semiconductores, mientras los inversores esperaban la publicación del informe de empleo de Estados Unidos,…
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Asia’s Shaky Food Supply Shudders as ‘Super’ El Nino Arrives
The Arrival of a Super El Nino The El Nino climate phenomenon has officially started to form over the Pacific Ocean, bringing severe heat and unpredictable weather patterns. Currently, the…
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China Showcases Portable Laser Weapons for Infantry-Led Drone Interception
Advancements in Tactical Directed-Energy Systems China has publicly demonstrated new advancements in tactical military hardware, showcasing portable directed-energy weapons designed for individual infantry use. According to reports from the South…
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PLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away
The United States quietly pulls its most precious military assets away from the coasts of Asia. Consequently, they are falling back to places like Guam in Micronesia, a US island territory…
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Nikkei and KOSPI Reach Historic Milestones Amid Semiconductor Boom and Geopolitical Relief
A Historic Day for Asian Capital Markets East Asian equity markets achieved unprecedented landmarks as Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average closed above the 70,000 mark and South Korea’s KOSPI…
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AIIB head Zou Jiayi on why multilateralism is an ‘infrastructure of global trust’
Nations across Asia desperately need resilient infrastructure, digital connectivity, and climate adaptation tools. According to Zou Jiayi, these pressing needs are colliding with rising borrowing costs and strained public budgets.…
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Japan’s declining economic dominance in Asia: A shift in regional power
One of the most significant transformations in the global economy over the past three decades has been the decline of Japan’s economic dominance in Asia and the rise of China…
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Joint Statement on the U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
Japan recently hosted the United States for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo from June 8 to June 9, 2026. The high-level strategic talks…
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Southeast Asia Turns Toward Nuclear Energy Amid Growing Energy Security Concerns
As southeast Asian economies continue to expand, governments across the region are seeking reliable and sustainable energy sources capable of supporting long-term economic growth. Considering nuclear energy as part of…
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Armenia heads to polls amid Russian pressure and threat of ‘Ukrainian scenario’
Armenia’s parliamentary election has become a defining moment in the country’s post-Soviet history. What is at stake extends far beyond party politics. Voters are effectively deciding how Armenia should position…
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Xi Jinping’s North Korea Visit Highlights China’s Strategic Role in Northeast Asia
Xi Jinping Returns to Pyongyang Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit North Korea next week, marking his first trip to Pyongyang since 2019. The visit comes at a…
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‘Unpredictable and extreme’: Asia braces for El Niño
El Niño is becoming increasingly difficult to predict as climate change alters the oceanic and atmospheric conditions that shape its development. Scientists have long relied on established climate patterns to…
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Taiwan Opposition Leader’s U.S. Visit Highlights Cross-Strait Tensions
Taiwan’s Opposition Reaches Washington Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s Kuomintang, is beginning a two-week visit to the United States with a message focused on peace and stability across the Taiwan…
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APEC Sees Slower Growth as Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures Rise
Slower Growth in the Asia-Pacific The Asia-Pacific region continues to show economic resilience, but growth is expected to slow in the coming years. According to the APEC Policy Support Unit,…
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The Nuclear Pivot: Security and Energy in a Post-Globalized Asia
The Transition from Extended Deterrence to Strategic Autonomy By early 2026, the geopolitical landscape in Asia has been fundamentally altered by the Iran war and the perceived overextension of U.S.…
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The Iran War is Causing Energy Chaos in Asia
Global Energy Shock First, the war has disrupted global energy markets, pushing oil prices near $95 despite reserve releases aimed at stabilizing prices. Moreover, attacks on key oil and gas…
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Asia After America
En: Think TanksHow U.S. Strategy Failed—and Ceded the Advantage to China Zack Cooper | Foreign Affairs, March/April 2026 The concept of Asia After America reflects growing concern that U.S. strategic missteps have…
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Tracking Trump’s Trade Deals
Redefining U.S. Trade Policy Since early 2025, sweeping tariff threats sparked a global rush to negotiate new trade arrangements with the United States. Instead of implementing high tariffs, baseline rates…