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From strategic partnership between to the effects of natural disasters and climate phenomena, the past week brought developments with implications across Asia.
Here are some of the stories we published in recent days, covering political, economic and security issues worth keeping an eye on.
Society
Indonesia’s Fire This Time
From recurring forest fires to worsening health and environmental impacts, Indonesia faces growing questions about why disaster prevention continues to fall short. Story by Ainur Rohmah.
Politics
Trump and Xi Test and Need Each Other
Behind the warm exchanges between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, trade negotiations, AI competition, and strategic differences continue to shape US-China relations. Story by Toh Han Shih.
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