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Karishma VaswaniThe Japan Times |
New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi — which upholds Maori rights over their land — has long been seen as an important precedent in the global fight...
All signs are pointing to a smooth transition of power in Indonesia. The next president, Prabowo Subianto, is aiming for economic and foreign policy...
"Crazy Rich Asians" was a standout cinematic and commercial success, but a rare one. Asian representation on screen may have improved in recent years,...
Pope Francis is making an Asia-Pacific tour that’s about more than spreading the word or connecting with the devout. It is a run-through for the...
Protests against sexual violence are taking place across India to demand more protection for women in the world’s most populous nation. The...
Thailand is facing yet another Groundhog Day. A prime minister was chosen by an elected parliament, only to be removed by a military coup or, as we...
The clashes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea is on everybody’s lips in Manila. Prayers broadcast on the radio plead to a...
It is employment pass renewal season in Singapore and the new regime is dominating the conversation at after-work cocktails on Fridays. From...
Turns out you can have too much of a good thing. Last week, Thailand’s prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, ordered a U-turn on the country’s...
Losing one president in a year — unfortunate. Losing two? A worrying signal for foreign investors. Vietnam, the economic darling of Southeast Asia,...
The script at China’s National People’s Congress, which began last Tuesday, is predetermined months before the event, but there had been...
A record number of people are heading to the polls around the world this year, including in Asia. This is particularly significant for the region...
Vietnam has become the flavor of the year for the world’s geopolitical rivals. In September, U.S. President Joe Biden visited the Southeast Asian...
When the blast ripped through the gymnasium of the Mindanao State University in Marawi, it was packed with worshippers, many of them students deep in...