Asia Pacific
Protests risk destabilising Mongolia’s government
Citizens may hold Mongolia’s government to account in the streets as opposition in parliament is weak
MongoliaASEAN will seek greater role in Global South
Amid increasing global uncertainty, the group faces a tough challenge to elevate its credentials
ASEANElectric vehicles sales growth is likely to rebound
Despite European sales slowing and Washington becoming averse to cleaner energy, EV adoption will continue steadily
InternationalJapan will remain wary of US policy shifts
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has met with US President Donald Trump
JapanPhilippines will register robust GDP growth this year
GDP growth in 2024 was slower than targeted, but the country projects an improvement in 2025
PhilippinesSri Lanka may work harder to address minority issues
A firebrand Buddhist monk was sentenced to nine months in jail for insulting Islam and inciting religious hatred
Sri LankaBeijing may benefit from ‘America First’ doctrine
Beijing has taken advantage of initial measures by the Trump administration
ChinaIndia may struggle to spur growth despite tax relief
The latest budget increases tax-free allowances for individuals while paring state spending on welfare
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