Asia Pacific
Greater stability will help Vietnam pursue key goals
The ruling party chief relinquished the state presidency last week in a reconfiguration of the country’s leadership
VietnamChina fosters pro-business climate with new data rules
Beijing’s new data regulations promise to grant foreign businesses expanded access to data within China
ChinaBRICS unlikely to offer Russia extra support
The annual BRICS summit held in Russia last week delivered few meaningful initiatives
RussiaChina’s low-carbon energy transition will be slow
China’s climate policy has drawn renewed attention ahead of a key global climate conference
ChinaIndia-China mistrust will endure despite key step
The two countries seemingly made considerable progress last week on easing their border tensions
IndiaTechnology leaks will remain a problem for Seoul
Seoul is strengthening its measures to prevent leaks of advanced technology, both domestically and internationally
South KoreaSlower China growth builds case for fiscal stimulus
GDP growth slowed to 4.6% year-on-year in July-September, but upcoming stimulus will gradually boost domestic demand
ChinaNorth Korean troops for Russia will raise challenges
Seoul has threatened countermeasures over North Korea’s alleged troop deployment to Russia
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