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South Korea deepens Central Asia ties over critical minerals
South Korea is strengthening its economic engagement with Central Asia, placing critical minerals, energy and supply chain cooperation at the centre of its strategy...
Asian Stocks Fall as US Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Prices Higher
Asian financial markets came under heavy pressure on Wednesday as renewed US airstrikes on Iran intensified fears of further disruption to the global energy...
Marcos Says He Will Endorse 2028 Philippine Presidential Candidate
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday that he plans to endorse a candidate for the country's 2028 presidential election, but said he...
Why Are Asian Stocks Rising While Gulf Tensions Lift Oil?
Asian stocks rose on Monday, following Wall Street higher after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data reduced expectations of an immediate rise in borrowing costs. However,...
Asia’s Shifting Balance of Power and the New Regional Order
The foundational principles of the balance of power has found its textual footing primarily through the works of Hans Morgenthou and Kenneth Waltz. It ...
The 2027 Grammy Awards: Does It Reaffirm the Dichotomy Between West and Asia?
In recent days, there has been a stir over a major global music event that introduced five new categories at the 69th Grammy Awards...
Can Japan Afford a Costly Food Tax Cut Amid Mounting Fiscal Pressure?
Japan's government has approved Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's flagship proposal to sharply reduce the consumption tax on food, despite growing concerns over the country's...
Can AI Earnings Sustain the Global Stock Market Rally?
Asian Markets Rebound After AI Driven Selloff
Asian stocks surged on Friday, tracking strong gains on Wall Street as investor confidence returned following robust earnings...
Why Is China Avoiding Major Economic Stimulus Despite Slowing Growth?
China's top leaders pledged on Thursday to support the country's slowing economy by accelerating spending on already-approved infrastructure projects instead of rolling out large-scale...
Can Japan’s Prime Minister Restore Market Confidence?
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing mounting political and economic pressure as falling public approval ratings increasingly complicate her government's efforts to reassure...