Asia Pacific

  • Dec 11
  • 2 min read

Sea dispute will be growing challenge for Philippines

The South China Sea dispute shows no signs of abating

Philippines
  • Dec 11
  • 2 min read

Opposition move raises Indian political temperature

The opposition yesterday submitted a no-confidence motion against the vice president

India
  • Dec 11
  • 2 min read

Debts raise risk of sudden and severe market selloffs

The BIS quarterly review praises the recent resilience of the economic and financial system but raises notable risks

International
  • Dec 10
  • 2 min read

Political crisis will damage South Korea’s credibility

The president’s surprise declaration of martial law has triggered severe political instability

South Korea
  • Dec 10
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Chinese quantum sector will need time to mature

China has invested substantial financial resources in advancing quantum technologies to gain a global edge

International
  • Dec 10
  • 2 min read

Bangladesh and India may struggle to ease friction

The two sides held high-level talks amid ongoing tensions linked to Sheikh Hasina’s ouster as Bangladeshi prime minister

Bangladesh
  • Dec 10
  • 2 min read

US-China tech wars are set to escalate further

Washington’s third wave of tech curbs on China sparked retaliation, including export controls and an antitrust probe

China
  • Dec 10
  • 2 min read

Climate change warnings will intensify

Record-breaking temperatures highlight an increasingly pressing need for climate action, but responses will be slow

International