January 2013

Caterpillar seems to have learned a painful lesson when it comes to accounting standards in China.

According to one report, “up to 40 percent of China’s rivers were seriously polluted” and “20 percent were so polluted their water quality was rated too toxic even to come into contact with.”

Japan and the ASEAN community have a long history of strong ties. Shared interests could push them even closer.

Apple is gearing up for increased sales to eager consumers in China. Can the iPhone and iPad maker deliver?

Lance Armstrong, as expected, confessed to Oprah Winfrey. Many feel his confession did not go far enough.

Naval power in the Indo-Pacific is certainly on the rise. Who will take the top spot?

Gandi’s much anticipated appointment places him as a possible prime ministerial candidate in 2014.

While China’s growing naval power grabs headlines, Japan’s evolving navy might just be the real story.

A recent report and press conference highlight some of the challenges ahead for Beijing — freedom and income inequality.

Some say former PM Abhisit is rightfully being charged for supressing the red shirts; other see the case as business as usual.

Sam Stosur suffers a tough loss at the Australian Open. Can she bounce back?

Even in a time of budget cuts, America can successfully shift its gaze to the Asia-Pacific.