Prime Minister Rick Hou’s political party has said it will review Solomon Islands relations with Taiwan if elected, raising the possibility of a switch to China.

Women have been relegated to the fringes of Indonesian governance ever since Suharto’s New Order regime took over Sukarno’s throne of politics dominated by men.

Beijing's desire to assert sovereignty over Taiwan is a big part of its North Korea calculus.

Russia is bolstering its Asia-Pacific soft power by supplying Southeast Asian states with arms.

Money does not always equal happiness. Especially in Hong Kong.

Tsai Ing-wen faces opposition from the farming lobby in her bid to reduce economic dependency on China.

The 'maritime militia' narrative is being overemphasized at the expense of very real problems, writes Zhang Hongzhou.

The Belt and Road Initiative has a long way to go to make environmental along with economic progress.

Rahaf al-Qanun's dramatic route from Bangkok to Canada cast a lens on how global power brokers manage the fate of asylum seekers.

Vice presidential nominee Ma’ruf Amin has notably offered an olive branch to former Jakarta mayor Ahok.

Despite the ascendance of Tsai ally Cho Jung-tai to DPP chair, the president still presides over a house divided.

Opponents of same-sex marriage studied a playbook provided by more experienced US church groups in how to counter pro-LGBT rights activism.

The US and China paused a tariff hike, effectively kicking the can 90 days down the road.

As Xi and Trump lock horns, Wang Qishan is tasked with charming foreign officials and entrepreneurs.

Regulatory umbrage has put Chinese tech stocks in the shade.

The Myanmar government's endorsement of a US 'anti-Rohingya supporter' marks a new low in the country's press freedom.

What to watch for at the polls this Saturday.

Taiwan brings the happy while China's smiles wane despite economic expansion.