Beijing is not ready for war, but it means business
The forceful response to Mrs Pelosi's visit shows how the PLA has developed in the quarter of a century since the last crisis across the Taiwan Strait.
Littoral Combat Ship fiasco: ‘Invisible’ ships a huge scandal
Malaysians deserve clarity and transparency, and not just from key figures at the company, but from their political bosses, too.
Imran Khan has no real interest in actually representing his voters in parliament at the moment
By inviting supporters to take part in an attempt to also sabotage the Election Commission’s mandate, he is setting a dangerous precedent.
Alert on the Sulu claim
While Malaysia is preparing to challenge the French arbitration decision, the Sulu Sultanate supporters could be mounting another attack on Lahad Datu.
Muslim headcover conundrum: When covering up actually exposes
Islamic conservatism has become more mainstream in Indonesia, especially in politicized contexts and as the 2024 presidential elections approach.
Would legalized gambling pollute the clean image of Japanese sports?
Some argue that such a move should not be rushed and that it could lead to match-fixing and encourage the development of gambling addictions.
The state cannot on its own govern the entire internet
The uproar over the internet blockages is just the tip of the iceberg of controversy with regard to content moderation principles and data protection.
Japan rearms and raises alarm
Last year, despite the pandemic related slowdown, the defense spending went up by an impressive 15 per cent, from the previous year.
Let the population census be a harbinger of change
The government must ensure no one is left out of the data, and consequently its benefits, for the census to be truly meaningful.
China faces new demographic challenges
China's total low fertility rate and aging population will create some new challenges for its economic development.