Vietnam–Japan 2050: From Strategic Trust to a Shared Indo-Pacific Future 
Malaysian Indians: A Diminishing Voice in a Changing Nation 
Trading Avocadoes for Political Influence US-Iran talks leave Gulf states on edge about the price of peace
The Gulf’s six Arab monarchies, battered by Iranian drones and missiles because of a war they never wanted, are watching with trepidation to see what…
Current Affairs
Move over, Hercules: China’s new Y-30 aims to outmuscle America’s best transport aircraft
China’s new-generation medium-lift transport aircraft will surpass America’s best counterpart, the C-130J “Super Hercules”, in most performance metrics, according to a Chinese military magazine.
The four-engine…
Foreigners flock to China spas to enjoy unique cultural baths amid rise of wellness tourism
Foreign visitors have been flocking to spa centres in China to try a unique cultural experience at an affordable price.
Many foreigners have been amazed by…
Hong Kong bookstore owner fined HK$32,000 for using shop as unregistered school
A Hong Kong independent bookstore owner has been fined HK$32,000 (US$4,085) for holding a Spanish class in his shop after a court ruled the course…
Gaza marks 6 months of ceasefire. Does it offer lessons for the Iran war?
Friday marks six months since Gaza’s ceasefire deal took effect, a milestone largely lost in the confusion over the new and even more fragile ceasefire…
Solid-state battery firms in China and US line up IPOs as oil prices lift EV appeal
Three solid-state battery developers across China and the US are moving towards initial public offerings (IPOs), as geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices fuel demand…