Trading Avocadoes for Political Influence 
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An unusual vessel taking shape at a Shanghai shipyard has been assessed as a possible mothership for China’s large uncrewed submarines – a capability that,…
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Will AI adoption shrink office space? Asia-Pacific firms are on the fence in survey
Nearly one-fifth of surveyed companies in the Asia-Pacific region believe wider adoption of artificial intelligence will reduce their real estate needs, a new study by…
Why the ICC is cracking down on ‘fake news’ as Duterte trial looms
As Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes-against-humanity trial looms, an international tribunal faces the challenge of managing a sprawling prosecution case around the health of an 81-year-old former…
Exposé of Chinese State Bank Shines a Light on Lending Practices
China’s new draft anti-overseas corruption law may face an uphill battle …
China publicly names officials in ‘unprecedented’ hidden-debt crackdown. Can it work?
A recently issued official circular has put China’s long-running problem with hidden local government debt back in the spotlight.
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Finance…
Like Shenzhen, the Northern Metropolis is animated by the spirit of experimentation
At the heart of Hong Kong’s first five-year plan lies the Northern Metropolis – a massive tract of land spanning roughly a third of our…