Dollars and Sense
Andrew Sheng for Asia News Network. Last Wednesday, the US Fed Chairman Jay Powell announced a cut in the Fed Funds rate by 25 basis points, citing slower global growth and muted…
“Praise Freedom” is the new Press Freedom
In the era of Alternative Facts who needs the truth. Press freedom was a fundamental pillar of modern civilisation. Nearly all countries, save the communist bloc and the…
Hong Kong’s unprecedented protests
Hong Kong’s ‘open source’ protests where everyone has a say in what to do is unprecedented. On Tuesday afternoon (July 30), dozens of protesters showed up at the…
Peace hopes dimmed by Prayut’s return
Thailand’s restive southern provinces did not back the former coup-leader. Three months after disputed elections, the dust has almost settled. We now know the new government…
Japan to acquire 20 unmanned helicopters
Yomiuri Shimbun reports the acquisition is designed to counter China’s growing presence. The government plans to introduce about 20 large, unmanned helicopters to Maritime…
India, Pakistan both claim victory on ICJ spy case
Though there was only one ICJ verdict both countries have claimed victory. The International Court of Justice, the top United Nations Court, on Wednesday ruled that Pakistan had…
The counter-terrorism challenge in West Asia
A action plan must be hatched and implemented in Pakistan and its surrounding countries. Pakistan has stepped up its anti-militant campaign, apparently to steer clear of being…
Arms sales to Taiwan a blow to Sino-US ties
An editorial from Chinese state media about the arms sale to Taiwan. By approving the potential sale of arms worth $2.2 billion to Taiwan, the US State Department has not only…
Why is Korea so dependent on Japanese materials?
Korea’s neglect in basic technologies leaves major industries vulnerable. The aggravating trade dispute with Japan reveals some hard truths about South Korea’s lack of basic…
Overview: India Economy
India set to retain title of fastest growing economy. When India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget to Parliament on 5 July, it underlined the…