Asia Pacific
ASEAN summits in Laos may be unusually tense
The regional group faces a growing challenge to ease internal rifts
ASEANChina’s old-age reforms reduce long-run economic risks
The retirement age will rise for the first time in decades, as will mandatory pension contributions for formal workers
ChinaLondon’s China policy could draw pressure from allies
Thus far, it appears the new UK government wants to protect trade and economic ties with China
United KingdomThe US election will be crucial for sanctions policy
The 2024 presidential election marks a critical juncture for US policy on economic sanctions
InternationalPolls will matter greatly for Sri Lanka’s new leader
Just one day after assuming office, the new president called snap parliamentary elections
Sri LankaChinese models will struggle to compete with ChatGPT
Despite advanced capabilities, geopolitical and domestic hurdles challenge Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firms
ChinaJapan will see policy continuity despite rebrand
The country has a new prime minister and cabinet following recent leadership elections for major parties
JapanPakistan faces tough challenge to build on new bailout
Islamabad last week secured a new bailout programme with the IMF
Pakistan
