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Time to tone down Taiwan tensions
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/08/2022
» It was a picture-perfect shot, really. That was my thought when I saw US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi standing side by side with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei last Wednesday. But the one-day visit to the self-ruled island by the 82-year-old American politician has created no end of tension, not only for the US and China but also many of their allies across the Asia Pacific region.
Four-way street
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 13/09/2021
» 'China versus the Quad" emerged as the theme of a recent panel discussion about the four-nation grouping and how it could shape its relations with other major players in the Indo-Pacific region.
A year like no other
Asia focus, Published on 28/12/2020
» In a world under siege from a relentless virus, Asia's resilience was tested to the utmost. Asia Focus staff look back at key events
The next big development challenge
Asia focus, Published on 03/02/2020
» We have suddenly arrived at a tricky stage in global economic development. Emerging markets are losing their dynamism, after a remarkable three-decade run during which they caught up rapidly with advanced economies.
Why the US and China see negotiations differently
Asia focus, Published on 27/05/2019
» Trade negotiations between the United States and China broke down earlier this month because the US government said the Chinese were "walking back" their agreement on matters that had previously been addressed. US negotiators and President Donald Trump were furious, and on May 10 Mr Trump more than doubled US tariffs on US$200 billion worth of imports from China.
Paths to innovation
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 18/02/2019
» Creative ideas do not necessarily have to spring from the vision of a single person; many innovative solutions emerge as a result of collaborative effort. Not every company can have an Elon Musk but companies can certainly create an innovative culture that can foster its own army of innovative soldiers.
'Brand Modi' to the rescue?
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 07/01/2019
» In the face of a strong challenge from the Congress-led opposition, India's governing party is preparing to unleash the charisma of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to win a second term in the general election this year.
Grey shades in the rainbow
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» After years of legal invisibility, growing restlessness and protest, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities are finally seeing some progress toward global equality. Particularly in Europe, rising public awareness is being reflected in landmark legislation that recognises same-sex marriage, outlaws discrimination and promotes inclusive social policies.