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October 22, 2013
![Singapore’s ‘Tuition Industrial Complex’ Singapore’s ‘Tuition Industrial Complex’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18339_5280973056a52.jpg)
Singapore’s ‘Tuition Industrial Complex’
Tuition is the new normal in Singapore education. Is this good or bad?
![CCTV’s Misguided Starbucks Exposé CCTV’s Misguided Starbucks Exposé](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18985_52809f3c54b50.jpg)
CCTV’s Misguided Starbucks Exposé
China’s state broadcaster comes under fire after it attempts to call out the coffee giant on its pricing.
![The US Army Declares Itself Nearly Impotent The US Army Declares Itself Nearly Impotent](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18809_52809c1b5e09d.jpg)
The US Army Declares Itself Nearly Impotent
In increasingly dire warnings, Army leaders are suggesting that budget cuts may render it unable to fight wars.
![India Caves to China on Border Dispute India Caves to China on Border Dispute](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/19176_5280a3a4bc6ce.jpg)
India Caves to China on Border Dispute
The two nations will sign a border agreement that was almost entirely dictated by Beijing.
![Indian Guru’s “Spiritual Conversation” with Dead King Sparks Treasure Hunt Indian Guru’s “Spiritual Conversation” with Dead King Sparks Treasure Hunt](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/19389_5280aa74695c5.jpg)
Indian Guru’s “Spiritual Conversation” with Dead King Sparks Treasure Hunt
Archaeologists are excavating ruins in search of 1,000 tons of gold.
![Cambodian Flood Victims Drowning in Debt Cambodian Flood Victims Drowning in Debt](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/19485_5280ae331eef3.jpg)
Cambodian Flood Victims Drowning in Debt
Devastating recent floods have exacerbated the microfinance debt crisis among Cambodia’s poorest people.
![Video Games at Work? Photo of Philippine Airport Staff Causes Anger Video Games at Work? Photo of Philippine Airport Staff Causes Anger](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18335_5280972e4969c.jpg)
Video Games at Work? Photo of Philippine Airport Staff Causes Anger
Also: Vietnamese sea turtle poachers arrested, expat rent to rise in Bangkok. Tuesday ASEAN links.
![Japan to Shoot Down Foreign Drones Japan to Shoot Down Foreign Drones](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18808_52809c1b34c19.jpg)
Japan to Shoot Down Foreign Drones
Prime Minister Abe has approved a plan to shoot down foreign drones flying above Japanese airspace.
![China’s Constant Warfare China’s Constant Warfare](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/chinese_sailors.jpg)
China’s Constant Warfare
China’s three-warfares concept underscores the CCP’s combative mindset and continuous strife.