Democracy and freedom begin with self-discipline which, within law and order, protects your own rights as well as the rights of others, writes Andrew Sheng.
India’s auto industry slowdown has become the single biggest economic headache for the Narendra Modi administration.
It is unclear whether or not Japan will be able to secure enough foreign workers to sustain the Japanese economy in the future.
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Self-touted good relationship between the two meaningless without denuclearisation.
Indonesians are waking up to far-flung grievances.
In the era of Alternative Facts who needs the truth.
China has banned solo tourists from visiting Taiwan.
The move seems to be designed to curb Amazon’s increasing influence.
By Ishan Joshi and Cod Satrusayang.
The move will unlikely improve cross strait relations.
The sales will not include fighter jets requested by Taiwan.
Straits Times Editor in Chief Warren Fernandez writes for ANN’s editor’s circle.
Andrew Sheng writes exclusively for the Asia News Network.
Hong Kong’s protest has caused significant changes politically in Taiwan.
Taiwan has come under pressure as Beijing pressures allies to drop diplomatic relations.
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Tuesday is the massacre’s 30th anniversary.
A Taiwanese trade official said pro-democracy protest shows lack of trust between the two peoples.
From the Newsroom: The Sri Lanka Attacks.
The activists were sentenced to prison for organizing and participating in pro-democracy protests.
Asia News Network’s Ishan Joshi takes a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about the Indian election.
We take a look at the factors that will influence the upcoming Indian elections.
Ressa was arrested by the Philippines government for libel.
Is universal basic income around the corner in India.
Priyanka Gandhi is from the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that has given India three prime ministers, including Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister.
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The Asia News Network person of the year will be revealed on Friday, December 29, 2018 with the runner up and other finalists already revealed.
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Taiwan must be set to weather the effects of the US-China trade war says its Finance Minister.
The ruling party loses ground as opposition popularity rises.
China’s influence was apparent as the ruling party lost significant seats.
The host of Asia’s Next Top Model and feminist activist speaks about using video to spark important dialogues, and how social change starts with each of us.
The former Prime Minister added that businessman Jho Low cheated the country out of billions.
Asia News Network commentators weigh the pros and cons of working with China on its Belt and Road Initiative.
Bangladesh will hold a parliamentary election on December 23 despite the failure of political parties to resolve major contentious issues over the polls.
The new Digital Security Law will affect not just journalists and activists but all active users of the Internet in Bangladesh.
Prosecutors in El Salvador to investigate the alleged graft of some $10 million in funds donated by Taiwan.
Singapore, South Korea and Japan are the most innovative countries in Asia.
Kim should seize the opportunity to end nuclear crisis, engage with the world, writes Chon Shi-yong.
Actor and Filmmaker James Tang takes a look at the negative criticisms of Crazy Rich Asians from around Asia and says you’re all missing the point.
Economic success has lifted nearly a billion people out of poverty in Asia, still, four Asia-Pacific countries are classified as low income.
For any talks between President Donald Trump and Hassan Rouhani to happen, the US must rejoin the Iran nuclear deal.
Pakistan has been placed under a watch list for not doing enough to stop terror financing.
Many firsts, as historic summit between the leaders of North Korea and the United States takes place.
Andrew Sheng reflects on the state of the world in time for the holidays.
Kingsley Abbott, International Commission of Jurists senior adviser, spoke at Asia News Network’s conference on elections and democracy.
Andrew Sheng of the Asia Global Institute looks at the year ahead for Asian economies.
ANN partner Dataleads takes a close look at the state of the Rule of Law in Asia.
The world suddenly stands at the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with technological advancement in the digital, physical and biological worlds bringing change at unprecedented speed and disrupting everything – business, politics and society at large.