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After Protests Force a Shake-up, Who Would Become Mongolia’s Next Prime Minister?

Fri, 23/05/2025 - 14:09
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene is expected to resign early next week amid public outrage over a lavish lifestyle. Who will succeed him?

The Time Is Right for Myanmar Dialogue, Malaysia’s Anwar Says

Fri, 23/05/2025 - 07:10
Ahead of next week's ASEAN Summit, the Malaysian leader has hailed the “remarkable progress" in efforts to end the country's civil war.

Thai Court Orders Former PM Yingluck Shinawatra to Pay Rice Scheme Damages

Fri, 23/05/2025 - 06:54
The ruling appears to mark a further fracturing of the political pact between the Shinawatras and conservative political establishment.

The Rumored Chinese Submarine Transfer from Thailand to Cambodia Is Unfounded

Fri, 23/05/2025 - 04:42
In recent weeks, Bangkok's troubled submarine acquisition plans have been subject to an explosive rumor.

How Vietnam’s Communist Party Manipulates History for Political Gain

Fri, 23/05/2025 - 04:33
Hanoi's myth of reconciliation strengthens its political control while allowing it to reap the economic benefits of engagement with overseas Vietnamese communities.

Building Bridges With English: Mongolia’s Strategic Language Investment

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 22:40
The new Center of Excellence for English is expanding Mongolia's commitment to its second official language.

China Is Gearing up for a Post-War Ukraine

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 22:26
China is quietly laying the groundwork for its involvement in Ukraine after a possible ceasefire or peace deal.

The Rise of AI Manufacturing in China and South Korea

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 22:04
AI-driven strategies in China and South Korea reinforce East Asia’s manufacturing dominance, challenging Western and Global South reshoring ambitions.

EU Proposes Security Partnership With Australia

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 17:35
It is too early to assess the benefits of an Australia-EU defense agreement to each side when so much hinges on the details.

How China-US Rivalry Reshaped South Korea’s Beauty Industry 

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 16:09
South Korea’s cosmetics sector is a case study in navigating the market upheaval caused by China-U.S. competition.

When India and Pakistan Went to War – Online 

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 15:14
The rise of digital warriors adds a worrying dynamic to India-Pakistan conflict.

Wellington Koo, Taiwan’s Civilian Defense Minister: One Year in Review

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 14:52
Under the first civilian defense minister in decades, Taiwan's military is moving in the right direction. But lasting improvement will take time.

Kyrgyzstan: Incoming Peace Corps Cohort Cancelled Last Minute

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 14:19
As DOGE takes aim at the Peace Corps, the sudden cancellation of the June departure of new volunteers to Kyrgyzstan “is particularly cruel and inefficient.”

The Top Priority for South Korea’s Next President

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 14:19
In the wake of Yoon Suk-yeol’s poor performance, the country has severely been polarized. Now the public hopes the new president will integrate the country.

Are Yuan-based Stablecoins China’s Next Move in Global Digital Finance?

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 10:42
Beijing may now be poised to explore its own version of the stable digital currencies as a strategic counterbalance to Washington’s stablecoin dominance.

US Commerce Department Gets Green Light for Southeast Asian Solar Tariffs

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 04:58
The U.S. solar industry has been "materially injured" by a flood of cheap panels and components from four Southeast Asian nations, a key trade body has ruled.

Thailand’s Finance Minister Says It Wants Fair Trade Relationship With Washington

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 04:44
Like many Asian governments, Bangkok has announced a number of trade concessions while taking steps to reduce its overall reliance on the American market.

Beyond Geopolitics: The Domestic Drivers of China-Iran Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 22:19
The alignment of domestic socioeconomic interests is a key driver for continued Sino-Iranian cooperation, despite U.S.-led sanctions.

China’s Soft Power Play in North Korea

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 17:14
“China has noticed that North Korea's controls on Chinese cultural content have relaxed as the country harshly cracks down on South Korean content,” a source told Daily NK.

The Tariff War Revealed the Depth of China-US Trade Dependence

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 17:01
The abrupt disruption in trade exposed significant vulnerabilities on both sides, leading to the tariff drawdown announced in Geneva.

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