Asia Pacific
Young people are rejecting political party involvement
Evidence from around the world suggests that young people are less likely to engage in traditional party politics
InternationalPrivate assets and India have firm investment momentum
The Global Public Funds survey assesses the views of 28 large pension and sovereign funds on the next 5-10 years
InternationalPoor dairy outlook offsets cereals improvement
The World Food Price Index rose to the highest since April 2023 due to high prices of vegetable oils and dairy products
InternationalLonger OPEC+ cuts set stage for 2025 member tensions
OPEC+ has agreed to delay its plans to return oil to the market
InternationalGeopolitical competition will intensify in Afghanistan
The country’s relations with the major powers are increasingly under the spotlight
AfghanistanShoal will be key focus of Philippine-Chinese row
A confrontation near Scarborough Shoal adds to the growing tensions between Manila and Beijing over the South China Sea
PhilippinesForeign businesses in China face growing pressures
The German and UK chambers of commerce in China have released their latest surveys
ChinaNorth Korea-Russia defence ties will deepen further
The two countries’ mutual defence agreement signed in June, reportedly came into effect yesterday
North Korea
