Archive
October 4, 2013
Samsung HomeSync: An Android-Powered Set-Top Box on Steroids
The South Korean tech giant will release HomeSync on October 6.
iPhone 5s vs. Galaxy S4: Flagship Showdown
They are two of the best phones available, but which is right for you?
China Courts Central Asia
By Steve Finch
Obama Cancels Rest of Asia Trip
In cancelling his appearances at APEC and the East Asia Forum, Obama put his political standing ahead of Asia.
Are Chinese Reforms Really a Myth?
Those who would criticize the pace of China’s reform efforts should consider the context.
Rebalancing Alliances: The Forgotten Side of the US Pivot
The rebalancing of the US-Japan and US-ROK alliances proves that the pivot to Asia is alive and well.
The Deft Politicking of Nepal’s Army
The Nepalese Army remains powerful and yet largely unremarked, a tribute to its political acumen.
With Shanghai FTZ, Is CCP Opening Pandora’s Box?
If the CCP is hoping for limited reforms with the new free trade zone, it might get more than it bargained for.
Peeling Off Indonesia’s Veneer of Tolerance
Indonesia’s “dynamism and diversity” are clouded by growing violence and intolerance.
Has China’s Online Gaming Addiction Become an Epidemic?
Online gaming is a massive draw for kids and parents alike in China. But there is also a dark side.
Tokyo’s Wine Apartment: Where Imbibing Is a Way of Life
A new Tokyo apartment complex has a 10,000-bottle wine cellar and a sommelier on staff.
Hanoi’s Mixed Signals: A State of Flux
Vietnam’s official narrative is sending mixed signals on things from the environment to the coffee business.