China Asia Economy
No fast track for Ukraine into the EU
For four months, Ukraine has been fighting for its very existence. Having successfully...
US Army leaves a huge hole in Seoul
SEOUL – Any visitor who spends a day or two in South Korea’s capital will likely...
Ukraine: the situation (June 27, 2022)
Summary/Overview A second sub-salient of the Donbas salient, centered on the town...
Philippines-China energy sharing dead in the water
MANILA – In perhaps the clearest sign yet of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo...
Why China’s Fujian carrier is a game-changer
The launch of China’s third aircraft carrier, Fujian, provides a welcome respite...
JD.com launched a cross-border B2B platform targeting overseas...
JD Worldwide, the international business of JD.com (Jingdong), launched a cross-border...
South China Sea: What could go wrong?
The Southeast Asian region is on tenterhooks anticipating how rapidly deteriorating...
Asia-Pacific varsities mull new metaverse era
In March, Associate Professor Gasinee Witoonchart, rector of Thammasat University...
Intel wavers on Ohio chip fab as Congress dithers
Intel has postponed the groundbreaking ceremony for its new semiconductor manufacturing...
Netanyahu back, could win next vote in a rightist Israel
Israel’s government collapsed this week and new elections will take place some time...
Najib tries to turn tables on judge who convicted him
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s highest court will soon reach its final and incontestable...
China cities go to odd lengths to boost home sales
Dozens of Chinese cities have launched new measures to encourage homebuyers to enter...
We need a reset in US-China relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his American counterpart Donald Trump in April...
Ukraine – the situation June 24, 2022
Summary/overview The Ukrainian General Staff (UGS) has ordered the withdrawal of...
Tsunami towers over Japan’s bond market
TOKYO – When the history of Tokyo’s 2022 is written, will hedge-fund manager Mark...
Kim’s psy-war coup spooks Seoul
SEOUL – A photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directing a meeting of military...