Social media platforms have become a ubiquitous part of Indian election campaigns, as political parties and their leaders seek to directly connect with their followers, bypassing traditional news ...

Myanmar’s opium production, along with heroin exports, have skyrocketed since the 2021 coup, as economic and social turmoil leaves many farmers with few alternatives. The military regime, along with ...

In the new era of US-China technological competition, relying on technological controls will not guarantee victory. The United States' focus on restricting Chinese talent could hinder its leadership ...

On 28 April, by-elections were held to fill three vacant seats in Japan’s House of Representatives — and all were won by the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP). These results have ...

New Delhi’s foreign policy has evolved from the Cold War to the present day. India is aiming to maintain its position as a regional leader in South Asia despite challenges from external influences and ...

Remarks made against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep in 2024 by officials in the new Maldivian government have resulted in a drop in Indian tourists to the Maldives.

Despite increasing female labour force participation in Japan, social norms and institutional policies make it difficult for women to balance career aspirations with family responsibilities. This ...

China's Digital Silk Road initiative aims to expand digital technologies in developing countries, posing a challenge to US technological dominance and raising security concerns due to the potential ...

Amit Ranjan is Research Fellow at the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's support among young voters is decreasing, putting his tenure at risk despite efforts to appeal to this demographic with promises of unprecedented efforts to ...

The depreciation of the Malaysian ringgit has prompted economic concerns, but key indicators show promise with inflation declining and unemployment holding steady. Encouraged by the 'China+1' model ...

As each new government assumes office in Indonesia, there is a surge of fresh initiatives, notably centred on improving social protection programs. These endeavours aim to assist the underprivileged ...