AP

  • May 21
  • 7 min read

Washington seeks dialogue to limit damage to ties

Visits by senior US officials to China in April underscored the persistence of diverging views on key issues

China
  • May 21
  • 6 min read

Singapore’s new leader will likely face poll test soon

The city-state has a new prime minister, only the fourth in its history

Singapore
  • May 21
  • 2 min read

Nepal premier will remain under pressure despite win

The prime minister has won another parliamentary confidence vote, the fourth of his current term

Nepal
  • May 21
  • 2 min read

New Taiwanese president’s power will be contested

Opposition parties have rapidly advanced reforms that could weaken the president’s powers

Taiwan
  • May 20
  • 8 min read

Australian budget offers modest pre-election spending

On May 14, Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers presented his third budget, possibly the last before the next election

Australia
  • May 20
  • 7 min read

Putin’s visit to China reveals economic limits

Chinese-Russian cooperation continues but it is China that sets the pace

Russia
  • May 20
  • 2 min read

Key selections help reset Vietnam’s power dynamics

The ruling party announced replacements for the ousted state president and National Assembly chair over the weekend

Vietnam
  • May 20
  • 2 min read

Taipei will see cross-Strait policy continuity

The island’s new president and vice president have been sworn in

Taiwan