Archive
June 2013
Hazing ASEAN Unity, Again
From Singapore to southern Thailand and Borneo, forest fires are blanketing the ASEAN region in smoke.
Misunderstanding China’s Credit Bubble
Rising credit levels are only a symptom. The underlying problem lies elsewhere.
Dual OS Hybrid Tablets: Asus Transformer Book Trio vs. Samsung ATIV Q
Both tablets offer Windows 8, Android Jelly Bean, and Haswell chips.
Samsung Galaxy NX Camera: Not a Smartphone, But Close
Samsung’s new mirrorless camera touts interchangeable lenses and 4G connectivity.
Xayaburi Dam Threatens Mekong River’s Giant Catfish
The Xayaburi Dam poses a problem for the Mekong River’s fish and the people living beside it.
Southeast Asia: The Next Crisis?
The region’s overheated economy faces a period of adjustment – and for some countries the correction could prove very painful.
Taj Mahal: A Mughal Memorial to Love
India’s most iconic building continues to dazzle the world and is recognized as one of its new seven wonders.
Edward Snowden Has Left Hong Kong
The ex-NSA contractor is on a flight for Moscow, according to reports. His final destination is unknown.
Snowden: US Spies On China’s Universities and Mobile Firms
Snowden says US targets China’s top universities and mobile companies in cyber operations.
Will Julia Gillard Resign?
A leading newspaper thinks she should, and it appears the last hope for her party. We have a week to find out.
Anonymous: We Have Stolen North Korean Military Documents
In the latest salvo in #OpNorthKorea, the hacktivist collective claims it will release the documents on June 25.
Has the United States "Lost" Taiwan?
Taiwan needs a dual-track approach to cross-strait relations to hedge against a downturn in relations with China.