East Asia

  • May 29, 2015
  • 2 min read

South Korea pension law passes, but more needed

The National Assembly has passed a controversial and long-delayed reform of the civil service pension system

South Korea
  • May 29, 2015
  • 2 min read

Japan's economy will stabilise, despite weak inflation

April data released today show mild improvement in most areas

Japan
  • May 28, 2015
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South China Sea ADIZ threat may represent restraint

China indicated yesterday that it might declare an air defence identification zone over the South China Sea

China
  • May 28, 2015
  • 2 min read

Abe will push defence reform bills through parliament

Legislation on controversial derence reforms, long sought by Abe, has finally gone before parliament

Japan
  • May 27, 2015
  • 7 min read

Reshuffles open way for reform of China's oil sector

The 'big three' national oil companies have reshuffled their top executives after being decimated by corruption probes

China
  • May 27, 2015
  • 2 min read

China's military white paper implies global reach

Beijing has issued a white paper outlining China's military strategy

China
  • May 26, 2015
  • 6 min read

Japan's economy set for steady growth

Japan's economy grew 2.4% in the first quarter of 2015

Japan
  • May 22, 2015
  • 2 min read

AIIB showcases China's 'democratic' leadership

New details have emerged today about the governance of the AIIB

East Asia