Turkiye’s top diplomat, Indonesia’s president discuss $10bn trade goal
The two discuss a range of sectors, including defence, energy, transportation and the halal food industry.
The Population Bust
A revealing global journey into declining birth rates, ageing societies, and their far-reaching impact.
Is Asia facing a new currency crisis?
A stronger dollar, higher energy costs and market uncertainty are putting pressure on currencies across Asia.
UK-China ‘ice age’ thaws: Why the West needs Beijing
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper hails ‘candour and respect’ in new ties with Beijing, despite differences.
Japan’s stock market hits new record as AI boom gathers steam
Benchmark Nikkei 225 tops 68,000 for first time as AI-driven buying frenzy shows no signs of slowing down.
Thailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership
Thai authorities are ramping up enforcement of local ownership rules, stoking anxiety among foreign businesses.
Drones light up Taipei’s night sky for Computex trade show
Drones lit up the evening sky near Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper in a dazzling display for the Computex trade show.
Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart
China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence.
Massive fire engulfs Jakarta market leaving hundreds homeless
Hundreds of people have been made homeless after a huge fire tore through a market in Jakarta.
Australia, don’t conflate anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel
The anti-Semitism commission should protect Jewish Australians from hatred, not shield Israel from accountability.