AP

  • Jun 6
  • 7 min read

Chinese trade diversion will shape Asian commerce

The US government’s tariff hikes on Chinese goods have impacted trade dynamics in Asia-Pacific and beyond

China
  • Jun 6
  • 2 min read

Jokowi move hints at anxiety over Nusantara scheme

The president says he aims to start working at the planned new capital, under construction on Borneo, next month

Indonesia
  • Jun 5
  • 7 min read

Seoul's EV battery plans entail tough multilateralism

Three of the top six electric vehicle (EV) battery makers are South Korean, and Seoul wants to consolidate this lead

South Korea
  • Jun 5
  • 2 min read

Japan’s ruling party will continue to struggle

The prime minister has confirmed he will not call a snap election

Japan
  • Jun 5
  • 2 min read

Modi faces tough test regarding coalition politics

The prime minister will be heavily reliant on allies during his third term

India
  • Jun 5
  • 2 min read

South Korea will ramp up military activities

The South will reportedly resume artillery drills along the inter-Korean border

South Korea
  • Jun 4
  • 7 min read

China overcapacity evidence will deepen trade clashes

Data provide some overcapacity evidence for sectors such as green transition products, targeted by the West

China
  • Jun 4
  • 6 min read

Economic woes will dampen investor confidence in Laos

The country is struggling with debt repayment problems, currency depreciation and soaring inflation

Laos