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What Does the DeepSeek Disruption Mean for Southeast Asia?

What Does the DeepSeek Disruption Mean for Southeast Asia?

By Jonathan Chin
DeepSeek’s low cost – and low computing power – model will have ramifications for Southeast Asia’s bet on data centers.

Chabahar in the Crossfire: How Trump 2.0’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ Squeezes India’s Strategic Ambitions

Chabahar in the Crossfire: How Trump 2.0’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ Squeezes India’s Strategic Ambitions

By Kashif Hasan Khan
The Trump administration’s decision to revoke India's sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port represents a significant geopolitical challenge.
The Rise of DeepSeek: China’s Answer to Silicon Valley’s AI Dominance 

The Rise of DeepSeek: China’s Answer to Silicon Valley’s AI Dominance 

By Dingding Chen, Vivian Toh , and Yue Wu
The future for Chinese tech companies will hinge on their ability to turn uncertainty into innovation – and opportunity.

Shifting Gears: China’s Advanced EV Hegemony in Central Asia

Shifting Gears: China’s Advanced EV Hegemony in Central Asia

By Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Economic, political, and environmental trends are accelerating Central Asia’s shift to EVs, and Chinese firms are at the forefront.

How India Can Navigate Global Trade Shifts in Trump 2.0

How India Can Navigate Global Trade Shifts in Trump 2.0

By Somesh Mathur and Anusree Paul
Washington's targeted tariffs and protectionist policies will create complex challenges and opportunities for India

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Mongolia Signs Uranium Deal With French Nuclear Giant  

Mongolia Signs Uranium Deal With French Nuclear Giant  

By Bolor Lkhaajav
An investment agreement worth $1.6 billion will see France’s Orano Group and Mongolia’s MonAtom Group jointly develop the Zuuvch-Ovoo uranium mine.

China’s Overlooked AI Energy Edge Over the US: Cheaper Energy

China’s Overlooked AI Energy Edge Over the US: Cheaper Energy

By Sara Hsu
Much attention has been given to semiconductors, but it’s time to look at other elements in the AI supply chain that provide China with an advantage – starting with electricity. 
US Tech Companies Embrace AI ‘Arms Race’ With China – and the Money It Brings

US Tech Companies Embrace AI ‘Arms Race’ With China – and the Money It Brings

By Shannon Hong
U.S. tech CEOs have a clear financial interest in hyping the AI arms race, and the Trump administration is inclined to agree with that framing. 

Indonesia Approves Creation of Second Sovereign Investment Fund

Indonesia Approves Creation of Second Sovereign Investment Fund

By Sebastian Strangio
The Danantara fund, which will be seeded with at least $61 billion, will be placed under the direct supervision of the president's office.

The Big Myth About China’s Low Consumption

The Big Myth About China’s Low Consumption

By Xiaochen Su
Contrary to popular belief, Chinese consumers already spend much more of what they earn than their American counterparts. Low wages are to blame for stagnant consumption.

The Next Phase of the China-US Trade War Has Begun

The Next Phase of the China-US Trade War Has Begun

By Shannon Tiezzi
As Trump's new 10 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports took effect, China hit back with tariffs and sanctions of its own.
Should the Philippines Replicate Indonesia’s Nickel-based Industrialization?

Should the Philippines Replicate Indonesia’s Nickel-based Industrialization?

By Alvin Camba
In recent years, Jakarta has supercharged the mining and processing of the mineral, but the progress has come at a heavy cost.

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