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The fracturing of the opposition camp could give Malaysia's grand old party a springboard back to federal prominence.

The region's ports, sea lanes, and gas fields have become an important part of geopolitical competition, from the Gulf to the Pacific Ocean.

The announcement comes as ASEAN member states move to normalize their relations with the new "civilian" government in Naypyidaw.

The country's coast guard said that the structure, which first appeared on satellite images on May 25, may be supporting unauthorized marine research.

The country's share of global patent filings has grown rapidly in recent years, part of a deliberate strategy to make IP and patents a new tool of economic competition.  

Much of Oman’s coastline lies outside the Strait of Hormuz. With CEPA kicking in on June 1, India will be looking to benefit from the agreement and Oman’s geography.

Taipei’s energy supply is secured for now, but it faces a separate concern of whether insurers will cover the ships that are needed to deliver it.

Canberra likely hopes that its relationship with Berlin will come to hold a similar importance as those with Washington, London, and Tokyo.

Six Dushanbe officers face a rare prosecution over the death of Maksudjon Saidov in custody but none of them is charged with torture.

While the government views the new rules as a necessary measure to curb abuse, some observers worry that they may also deter genuine entrepreneurs. 

Within the emerging geopolitical landscape, Mongolia may have opportunities to diversify its economic partners.

“The current situation is not the fruit of our choosing, but of history itself.” 

India’s recurring invitations reveal as much about New Delhi’s ambitions as about the G7’s adaptation to the changing times.

Drawn by lower prices, a wider variety of products and convenience, Macau’s residents have taken to spending in mainland China.

President Lee sold Korean democracy abroad as a system that fixes itself. Now his party and the administration have to prove it by holding the election commission to account without handing the conspiracy theorists a win.

Touting the achievements Pyongyang has made in recent years, Xi de facto recognized North Korea as a nuclear-armed state.

Despite opting out of contributing the $1 billion fee required to become a permanent member of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, Kazakhstan has continued to publicly highlight its membership. 

Hitherto confined to social media, the "cockroaches" emerged on the ground at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on June 6. What started as a joke has turned serious.

Despite its vaunting ambitions and rapid expansion, the upstart automaker has yet to prove it can compete beyond the Vietnamese market.

The elevation of three of Hassanal Bolkiah's sons suggest that key posts are increasingly being concentrated within the direct line of succession.