January 2013

iPhone 6, the next rumored cell phone creation by Apple, may be landing on China Mobile.

A youth bulge is being accompanied by the emergence of young politicians from old political families. Can they gain power?

On January 1st, Thailand introduced a minimum wage — to a chorus of debate on its effects.

Many Vietnamese increasingly rely on bloggers for information. Recent events could be cause for concern.

If the correct policies are implemented, economic growth and a protected environment are possible.

“If the United States wants to remain a balancer in Eurasia, better to do it from forward staging bases…”

Rare earth metals are quickly becoming the next important strategic resource. For many countries in Asia, the stakes are big.

Despite being called an anti-Semite, past actions may prove otherwise.

Right wing groups on both sides cannot be allowed to continue holding the future hostage for India and Pakistan.

Tensions between Japan and China resulted in lean times for Japanese automakers. Can they bounce back?

Pakistan’s cricket team returned home from India to a heroes’ welcome. Could a rematch take place in Pakistan?

The horrific rape of a 23-year old student in Delhi was a terrible tragedy. The treatment of many of India's women -- from cradle to grave -- is also a tragedy.