Is Kim Jong-un considering ‘new way’?
Post Hanoi summit failure, speculation grows on what new mode of defense may be. Following the failure to reach an agreement at last month’s summit between the US President…
South Korea says punishing women for abortion unconstitutional
The decision was made by the country’s National Human Rights Commission. The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has delivered its opinion to the Constitutional Court…
Dialogue important after India-Pakistan crisis
As India and Pakistan wake up to the real possibilities of war, it is time to give dialogue another chance. Although the 2019 India-Pakistan standoff may have passed its immediate…
Lotte seeks to exit China after investing $7.2b
The super conglomerate has been aggressively expanding throughout Asia in recent years. Despite its hefty investments in China over the years, Lotte Group appears to be seeking a…
India-Pakistan escalation gives edge to Modi in re-election bid
We take a look at the factors that will influence the upcoming Indian elections. The adage that no Indian election is fought solely on economic issues has hit home with a…
India going to polls over five weeks from April 11
The world’s largest democracy prepares to go to polls with select issues in mind. India will hold elections over five weeks starting on April 11 involving some 900 million…
Judges rule unanimously to dissolve Thai Raksa Chart.
Judges said the party’s decision to run the princess was a ‘threat to monarchy’. The Constitutional Court yesterday disbanded the Thai Raksa Chart Party for nominating…
China to boost consumption to stimulate a slowing economy
China will boost the incomes of urban and rural residents, and domestic consumption is expected to continue to expand and to upgrade. China is taking steps to bolster consumption…
Where is North Korea’s covert uranium enrichment site?
The hidden sites are part of the reason the latest Trump – Kim summit failed. Speculation is running rampant as to the locations of the additional weapons-grade…
China lowers growth target to slowest pace in nearly three decades
Trade wars and need to increase consumer base seen as reasons for lagging growth. China will aim for a lower growth target of between 6 to 6.5 per cent this year as the economy…