Vietnam’s Evolving Strategy in a Challenging Indo-Pacific 
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The US’ future policymakers are questioning the standard ‘China threat’ playbook
For years, the conventional wisdom in Washington was that America’s China policy was moving in one direction: tougher.
But walk into a classroom at Georgetown, Rice…
How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region
When Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah recently stripped his daughter-in-law of a royal title, the move drew attention for its unusually public glimpse into discipline inside…
Lions, tigers from notorious zoo in Argentina begin journey to wildlife sanctuaries
Thirty lions and tigers that were kept alive – barely – for years in cramped concrete cages at a closed Argentine zoo began entering jumbo-size…
Hong Kong’s night economy must focus on after-dark vibes, not events
More than 86,000 football fans passed through Kai Tak Stadium over two nights recently as Manchester City faced Inter Milan and Chelsea took on Juventus….
Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni on WWII anniversary, Koizumi visits shrine
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, while the country’s defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi…
Chinese boy abducted at 3, who inspired child trafficking film, enters direct PhD programme
A young Chinese man who has just graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Technology from the prestigious Wuhan University is set to…