Endgame in Afghanistan
Expectations of an end to America’s long military adventure in Afghanistan have unleashed multiple moves to shape the country’s future. Current diplomacy may lead to either a…
Korea to produce 6.2 million hydrogen cars by 2040
President Moon stresses government’s determination to make transition to a hydrogen economy. South Korea will produce 6.2 million units of fuel cell electric vehicles and build…
What does Vietnam’s new cyber law mean for online dissent?
Will Facebook kowtow to the Vietnamese government to keep its market share. Facebook is in violation of a Vietnamese new cybersecurity law by allowing its users to post content…
Seat belt warning as storm clouds loom in 2019
A look at potential headlines in 2019 by the Straits Times’ Warren Fernandez. You have been here before. As you settle into your comfortable seat for the long flight ahead,…
Afghan war helped Pakistan keep nuclear option: US papers
US backing for anti-Soviet fighters in Afghanistan may have enabled the Pakistan bomb. Torn between preventing Pakistan from going nuclear and fighting the Soviets in Afghanistan,…
What caused the Sunda Strait tsunami?
A volcanic eruption may have been the cause of the cataclysmic event. Questions still abound about what caused the tsunami that hit beaches in Lampung and Banten on Saturday…
Bangladesh most gender equal country in South Asia
Close behind is Sri Lanka at second place with Pakistan lagging far behind. For the fourth time in a row, Bangladesh held the top position among South Asian countries in ensuring…
Japanese views of U.S. ties worsen in poll
Respondents were less likely to respond positively due to recent developments. A significant decrease in Japanese respondents who called current Japan-U.S. relations “good” or…
Japan eyes stronger self defense force
Abe’s government expands the scope and technical abilities of its self defense force in the face of a resurgent China and more assertive Russia. Shinzo Abe’s…
Nissan’s misdeeds highlight delay in corporate governance reform
Changes are long overdue at one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers. With Nissan Motor Co. itself being charged on Monday with falsifying securities reports, the…