2021/08/20 |
The Pain of Evacuations
What are the chances that our local colleagues, neighbors, and friends can be left well and unharmed when all the journalists, humanitarian workers, and diplomats leave?
2021/08/20 |
Why Russia Backs China in Disputes With Third Countries
Russia and China hope to blunt US influence in Asia as Washington and its allies exert influence in the region.
2021/08/23 |
Coronavirus Digest: Israel Finds Vaccine Booster Lowers Infection Risk
People over 60 saw significantly improved protection from infection and serious illness compared with those who received two shots, Health Ministry data found.
2021/08/25 |
Harris Says China Coercing, Intimidating in South China Sea
U.S. vice president, Kamala Harris, cited Chinese intimidation in the South China Sea along with a need to maintain freedom of navigation and commerce as the main focus moving forward.
2021/08/27 |
Covid: Japan Suspends 1.6 Million Moderna Vaccine Doses
The move came "out of an abundance of caution" after reported contamination in some of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine vials in Japan, the company said.
2021/08/30 |
Why It Will Soon Be Too Late To Find Out Where the Covid-19 Virus Originated
Time is running out to determine the origin of Covid-19. A member of the WHO virology team tells what can be done now and how this will influence our response to future pandemics.
2021/08/31 |
In Thailand, Aerospace Engineers Turn Their Skills to Covid-19
With the virus pushing Bangkok’s hospitals to the brink, a new website is connecting the sick with people willing to assist.
2021/09/01 |
Deliberate Ambiguity Of China’s New ‘Territorial Waters’ Declaration
A hastily introduced regulation requiring vessels to register may be contrary to the rights of innocent passage.
2021/09/02 |
North Korea Rejects Covid Vaccines, Saying Hard-hit Nations Have Greater Need
UNICEF had allocated 2.97 million does to North Korea, which reported it has found no cases of Covid-19.
2021/09/07 |
Who Will Replace Yoshihide Suga as Japan’s Prime Minister? Here’s a Rundown of the Candidates.
With a weakened opposition, the Liberal Democratic Party would still be favored to retain power in the Diet after the general election, meaning whoever wins the party leadership contest will likely remain Japan’s prime minister.
2021/09/08 |
Hong Kong Labels the Host of Tiananmen Vigil and Other Civic Groups as ‘Foreign Agents’ To Justify Clampdown
Members of the HK Alliance were arrested after the police labelled the group a “political organization” and a “foreign agent.”
2021/09/10 |
China’s Digital Currency Takes Shape
A new central bank system to control the flow and exchange of money dovetails with Beijing’s big tech crackdown.
2021/09/15 |
US Engagement in Southeast Asia: How Much Will Be Enough?
Complaints about America’s attention to the region need to be put in proper context.
2021/09/17 |
Indonesia: Jakarta Court Rules in Favor of Residents’ Clean Air Bid
A court has ordered President Joko Widodo and other top officials to take measures to tackle air pollution. It's a landmark ruling for the residents who filed the case, but not everyone is celebrating.
2021/09/29 |
US General Defends Calls With Chinese Military During Trump Presidency
Top U.S. General Mark Milley told Congress that the Defense Secretary and others knew about his call to his Chinese counterpart, to reassure Beijing that former President Donald Trump was not preparing a sudden attack.
2021/10/08 |
Philippines Will Allow Casinos on World-famous Boracay Island Despite Local Opposition
Philippine authorities say casinos would generate more revenue for the government.
2021/10/18 |
China Seen Tightening Grip on Macao
Macao has been paired with neighboring Guangdong in a special economic zone, with special tax and other policies aimed at diversifying Macao’s economy away from gambling.
2021/10/25 |
Thai Water Project Clears Major Hurdle After China Shows Interest
The Thai government has approved a crucial environmental impact assessment for the Yuam River water diversion project. Rights groups are worrying about the villages a new reservoir would displace.