Opinion

Internal tensions within Taiwan's KMT are attracting scrutiny from Washington and Beijing, with implications for party unity and cross-strait politics.

Da Nang has intensified enforcement against street begging as visitor numbers grow, prompting debate on public order and social support.

Germany blocks COSCO acquisition as the EU tightens oversight of Chinese investments in logistics and strategic infrastructure.

Widespread opposition protests challenge the Modi government, pressing for answers on the economy, governance and parliamentary accountability.

The 10-year JGB coupon hit a 30-year high, intensifying worries over Japan's debt servicing costs and putting pressure on monetary and fiscal policy.

Tokyo stocks climbed as the Nikkei reclaimed the 70,000 level, propelled by renewed investor interest in AI-linked names and technology sectors.

The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki offer concrete lessons for international governance of artificial intelligence and risk management.

Vietnam's economy expanded 9.95% in Q3, the fastest rate in four years, boosting the outlook while keeping attention on external demand and policy choices.