Archive
2022
In Hong Kong, World Bankers Urged Not to ‘Bet Against’ China
By Zen Soo
Chinese officials attempted to convince the world’s financiers that the country’s economy remains strong – and those saying otherwise “don’t really understand China.”
China’s Navy Sets Record Pace for Intrusions Into Japan’s Territorial Sea
By Takahashi Kosuke
PLAN vessels have entered Japanese territorial waters eight times since 2004 – and five of those have occurred since October 2021.
Officials: Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan Wounded in Gun Attack
By Munir Ahmed and Riazat Butt
The attack raises new concerns about growing political instability in Pakistan.
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Foreign Ministers Sign Water, Border Agreements
By Catherine Putz
Despite domestic opposition in Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek and Tashkent are moving ahead with their agreements on the Kempir-Abad reservoir.
Taiwan Injects Momentum Into Global Transition to Net-Zero Emissions
By Chang Tzi-chin
Taiwan is already making strides on emissions reduction. Imagine what it could accomplish if allowed into global climate discussions.
North Korea Launches Suspected Hwasong-17 ICBM
By Mitch Shin
A day after it tested more than 25 missiles, North Korea launched three ballistic missiles toward its east coast – including a likely ICBM.
Sri Lankans Rally to Demand Release of 2 Protest Leaders
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
Rights groups say the military has sought to curb protests through intimidation, surveillance, and arbitrary arrests since Ranil Wickremesinghe became president in July.
Pakistani PM’s Visit to China Puts CPEC Back on Track
By Umair Jamal
The two sides agreed to launch the $10-billion high-speed Karachi-Peshawar rail project and President Xi promised Pakistan help in dealing with its financial crisis.
Political Parties Engage in Competitive Communal Politics in India
By Kavita Chowdhury
In a bid to win the support of Hindu voters, the Aam Aadmi Party is calling for pictures of Hindu deities on Indian currency notes.
Vietnam Calls on Fuel Trading Firms to Relieve Shortages
By Sebastian Strangio
Over recent weeks, shortages have forced petrol stations across the country to close or restrict sales.
Myanmar Junta Sentences Former NLD Lawmaker to 148 Years in Prison
By Sebastian Strangio
Win Myint Hlaing, 52, is just one of hundreds of former members of the National League for Democracy government that are languishing in prison.
Post-Pandemic Recovery and the Plight of ASEAN’s Migrant Workers
By Thong Sariputta
Migrant laborers were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The region needs a long-term plan to support them.