Why the US may find Iran’s air defence system harder to break than Venezuela’s
A bit more than a week after the United States abducted former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a raid on Caracas, US President Donald...
Is Citizen Ranking the Real Goal of Việt Nam’s Resolution on the Development of Digital Citizens?
The draft resolution on the development of digital citizens, which was open for public consultation from Dec. 12 through Dec. 31, 2025, has stirred...
China set to double down on property market stability
For years, Beijing attempted to trade flats for microchips, a bold effort to rewire the economy. But 2025 showed that a hi-tech superstructure cannot...
China’s valuation-driven stock rally on AI optimism to stretch fundraising frenzy in 2026
The valuation expansion that elevated Chinese stocks to world-leading gains last year will continue to galvanize equity financing by artificial intelligence companies in 2026...
Philippine minister’s ‘premature’ Myanmar visit casts doubts over Asean’s role
A visit by the Philippines’ foreign minister to Myanmar has raised concerns over how Asean will be perceived under Manila’s chairmanship this year, with...
‘Structurally hurt’: why are Chinese tourists spending less overseas than before?
Chinese tourist numbers are recovering across Asia after a pandemic-era contraction, buoyed by the expansion of visa-free policies and a stronger yuan. But one...