Reforming China’s State-Owned Enterprises
Although there is strong resistance, reforms will be vital if the Chinese economy is to continue to evolve.
Although there is strong resistance, reforms will be vital if the Chinese economy is to continue to evolve.
Western donors face a conundrum as Hun Sen continues to ignore calls for fair elections.
From Ghana to Egypt to the Horn, the departing president has leveraged economic and diplomatic ties to expand Iran’s reach in Africa.
Shale gas has been called a “game changer” for India. But some tough obstacles remain.

With liquidity tight, markets are nervous and pressure on authorities is mounting.
Faced with mounting corruption at home and resistance abroad, can Seoul’s nuclear energy industry power ahead?

Recent comments suggest China’s authorities are increasingly aware of the need to match U.S. soft power.
Plus, China mediates the Sudan dispute and the Communist Youth League holds National Conference. Tuesday China links.

Shinzo Abe is using the occasion of the G-8 summit to court leaders across the European continent.
Rouhani’s presidency could reverse the declining fortunes of clerics in Iran’s elected and administrative bodies.

Southeast Asia is suffering a dengue outbreak, calling for a regional response.
Edward Snowden is the talk of the town among Hong Kong journalists, but not for the reasons he had in mind.

The withdrawal of Janata Dal (United) has pushed India’s Bharatiya Janata Party into an electoral corner.
A proposed federal body in India appears to be similiar to the controversial U.S. program—except aimed inwards.

Bangkok has supplanted London as the world’s hottest destination, with a little help from the movies.
A number of signs suggest Buddhism is at a crossroads in the kingdom of Thailand.

Asians were the fastest growing ethnic group in the US in 2012, with 60 percent of the growth due to immigration.
Muslim-majority Asian countries are some of the only places where Iran is viewed favorably. Why?
Which Windows 8 convertible makes better use of Intel’s latest processor? We take a look.
A Shanghai-based company is offering wearable technology to better integrate smartphones.