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‘Ne Zha 2’: China’s Latest Tech Success
By Vincent Chow
“Ne Zha 2” has shattered several box office records while sparking national pride in China's cultural strength.

As the World Celebrates Valentine’s Day, Has Indonesia Lost Its Loving Feeling?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Despite being embraced by the young, the country's religious authorities have long viewed it as a potentially corrupting influence.

The Discourse on Taiwan Needs a Vibeshift
By Arthur Kroen
Taiwan’s history of resistance against colonizers – whether European, Japanese, or Chinese – and multi-ethnic nation-building deserves recognition.

In Photos: Rohingya Refugees’ Trial by Fire
By Rohim Ullah
Deadly fires in the refugee camps in Cox's Bazar have become a terrifyingly regular occurrence.

Uzbekistan’s Corruption Crackdown: Progress or Perpetual Crisis?
By Kodir Kuliev and Niginakhon Saida
Despite a surge in anti-corruption efforts, systemic fraud and bribery remain deeply embedded in Uzbekistan’s governance. With thousands of officials facing charges yet minimal consequences, is real change on the horizon?

The Contradictions of Religion and Politics in Southeast Asia
By David Hutt
The Pew Research Center's recent survey on "religious nationalism" throws up as many questions as it answers.

Leaving Cambodia: A Conversation With Gerald Flynn
By Luke Hunt
Why was the environmental journalist blocked from re-entering the country that he has called home since 2019?

Musk Takes Aim at RFE/RL, to Japarov’s Delight
By Catherine Putz
The powers-that-be in Washington, elected and unelected alike, are parroting the same language used by Central Asian and Russian autocrats about RFE/RL.

2024 Was a Dismal Year for Chinese Philanthropy
By Vincent Chow
China’s economic woes, and a general lack of trust exacerbated by corruption scandals, are driving a downward trend in charitable giving.

Coal Mine Disaster in India’s Assam Opens Can of Worms
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Rat-hole mining is banned by the Supreme Court. But its practice persists under the noses of government officials and politicians.

How the Real Murders Behind the Hit Novel ‘Butter’ Exposed Japanese Media Misogyny
By Martina Baradel
The “Konkatsu killer” case invites a deep reflection on the weight of societal expectations on gender and appearance in Japan.

Japanese Broadcaster Fuji TV’s Sexual Assault Scandal Sparks Major Corporate Crisis
By Thisanka Siripala
Fuji TV has been accused of cover-ups, mismanagement, and botched crisis response following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a celebrity TV personality.
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