2013

Plus, the Chinese government turns its focus on developing Xi’an as a global business hub. Friday China links.

For centuries Germany was plagued by difficult geography that Berlin only escaped with the end of the Cold War.

Next month 34,000 troops from the the Self-Defense Forces will conduct an island landing drill on Okinawa.

The deal evidences India’s desire to ramp up its defense exports

As anticipated, the tech giant released two new slates this month.

With many Asian economies under growing pressure, South Korea looks robust, if the won is any guide.

The three countries have stepped up their rhetoric. Now they need to match that with action.

Rather than behaving like a victim, urban India needs a clear vision for the country.

Roughly $2 million was knowingly loaned to Japanese gangsters.

China is set to become Apple’s most important market

A star performer for much of the last decade, Indonesia’s economy now faces serious issues, not least a major bubble.

Also: Singapore pledges support for disabled athletes, Thai computer shops go bust. Friday ASEAN Links.