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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanSingapore national identity excludes other than ‘regular family’
Nationalism usually works on the basis that a nation should imagine itself as a “we,” with a common identity, history and culture. But it doesn’t always clearly say who the “we” are. Instead, it often works by saying who doesn’t belong – frequently by characterizing these people in racialized ways. Singapore is an interesting case […] The post Singapore national identity excludes other than ‘regularfamily’ appeared...
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Japan faces Asahi beer shortage after cyber-attack
The drinks giant said this week that the attack had a major impact on its domestic operations.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Prolonged shutdown could push US economy over the edge
The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts. If it is resolved quickly, the costs will be small, but if it drags on, it could send the U.S. economy into a tailspin. That’s because the economy is already in a precarious state, with the labor market struggling, […] The post Prolonged shutdown could push US economy over the edge appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Injecting edginess into Singapore’s sterile success
Singapore has become a victim of its own success. While the city-state has been universally lauded for its safety and predictability, its pristine streets and meticulous urban planning have concurrently cultivated a less glamorous reputation: one of being “boring”, where regulations constrain business innovation and daily life. By contrast, rather than erasing its imperfections, Hong […] The post Injecting edginess...
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Thai killer of Cambodian opposition politician sentenced to life in prison
Lim Kimya was shot dead in Bangkok in January, in what many believe was a political killing.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Manipur Lures Drug Traffickers From Across India
Manipur’s border with Myanmar is porous, offering ample scope for cartels to traffic a range of narcotics and contraband items.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:The West’s Perception of the Lashkar-e-Taiba as a South Asian Problem Is Deeply Flawed
The LeT is a jihadist actor with transnational links, whose funding mechanism and operations go beyond the Indian subcontinent.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Animal bones found in search for girl who vanished 55 years ago
The "area of interest" flagged by a team of volunteers has turned out to be a false alarm.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Yuan lies in wait as Trump pushes buck to the brink
TOKYO — Depending on your vantage point, the last year has been the best or the worst of times for the US dollar. Those on the former side of this Dickensian divide will point to newBank for International Settlementsdata as showing the dollar is still on one side of 89% of currency transactions, meaning US […] The post Yuan lies in wait as Trump pushes buck to the brink appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Lessons in AI Trust From Hong Kong’s Leave HomeSafe Mobile App
Technological sophistication alone is not sufficient for fostering public trust and support for a government's policy agenda.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:How China is Shaping Cambodia’s Economic Future Through Infrastructure Development
Beijing's emphasis on tangible results, and the lack of political “strings,” have been particularly attractive to the Cambodian government.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Hindi, Greek and English all come from a single ancient language
If you have studied almost any European language, you will have noticed words that felt oddly familiar. French mort (dead) recalls English murder. German Hund (dog) is a dead ringer for hound. Czech sestra resembles English sister. No prizes for guessing the meaning of Albanian kau (OK, well – it’s actually ox). You might have […] The post Hindi, Greek and English all come from a single ancient language appeared first...
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:India and China to resume direct flights after a five-year ban
India's IndiGo airline said that it would restart direct flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou from 26 October.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Myanmar Military Retakes Important Town in Southern Shan State
The junta is intensifying its ground and air offensives ahead of its planned election in late December.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Markets trust metal, not men
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Gold’s risk premium surges as sovereign risk spreadsDiego Faßnacht reports that gold’s ratio to US TIPS has hit record highs, reflecting rising geopolitical and fiscal fragility. With Western currencies eroded by deficits, frozen assets politicized, […] The post Markets trustmetal, not men appeared first on Asia...
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:China’s missile shield outshining Trump’s Golden Dome
China’s leap to field a prototype “Golden Dome” missile shield before the US has finalized its own design signals a new phase in the rivals’ arms race, where the drive for security threatens to heighten nuclear risk. Last month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China had fielded a working prototype of a […] The post China’s missile shield outshining Trump’s Golden Dome appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:'When I stand, I feel dizzy': Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns
The powerful quake has killed 68 people, injured hundreds and destroyed homes and churches.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Do China’s Neighbors Really Trust Its Peace Commitments?
Chinese leaders present peace as “inevitable,” yet Southeast Asia’s response has been uneven, marked by cautious optimism in some quarters and deep mistrust in others.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Malaysia, China in Talks on Rare Earths Processing Project, Report Claims
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government is keen to capitalize on the growing global demand for rare earth elements.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Sleeping in fields and struggling for basics: Filipinos contend with quake aftermath
The powerful quake has killed 72 people, injured hundreds and turned city centres into ghost towns.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Huawei to boost AI chip output despite additional US curbs
Huawei Technologies is preparing for a significant escalation in its artificial intelligence (AI) chip ambitions, announcing plans to double the annual output of its flagship Ascend 910C processors to 600,000 units in 2026, up from 2025 levels. The move comes as Washington continues to ratchet up export restrictions on Chinese chipmakers and their supply chains, thereby intensifying Beijing’s efforts to achieve...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:'Broken promises' and deadly violence push Himalayan beauty spot to the edge
Deadly protests in normally tranquil Ladakh came after years of anger boiled over, say locals.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Dhaka, Tokyo to gain from their defense pact – along with others
Recently, Dhaka and Tokyo have been discussing possible defense cooperation, marking the development of a potential new chapter in the bilateral history. According toone news report, they have “reached an understanding in principle to sign an agreement on the transfer of defense equipment and technology.” For Japan, this ought to enhance the security and deterrence […] The post Dhaka, Tokyo to gain from their defense...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Dacca, Tokyo to gain from their defense pact – along with others
Recently, Dhaka and Tokyo have been discussing possible defense cooperation, marking the development of a potential new chapter in the bilateral history. According toone news report, they have “reached an understanding in principle to sign an agreement on the transfer of defense equipment and technology.” For Japan, this ought to enhance the security and deterrence […] The post Dacca, Tokyo to gain from their defense...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:The Enduring Axis: Don’t Underestimate the China-North Korea Bond
The hope that China can be pressured to “solve” the North Korea problem is a dangerous illusion.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:There’s a generation gap in Americans’ support for free speech
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” That’s what moms taught kids of my generation to say when we received verbal abuse on the playground. Don’t let them get you down, our moms said – and, if they do, don’t let them know it. They’re only words, moms told […] The post There’s a generation gap in Americans’ support for free speech appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:It’s Time for India to Partner Strategically With the Visegrad Four
India’s engagement with the Central European countries has historically been weak. It's time for that to change.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:The North Korea-Russia Partnership Is Now a Battle-Tested Alliance
The new convergence between Moscow and Pyongyang threatens Northeast Asian and U.S. security.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Chinese invested directly in Musk’s SpaceX, insider testifies
This story was originally published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. It is republished with permission. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken money directly from Chinese investors, according to previously sealed testimony, raising new questions about foreign ownership interests in one of the United States’ most important military contractors. The recent testimony, coming from a […] The post...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Should Trump Meet Kim Again?
Trump’s first-term summitry was the right move. But whether a fourth Kim-Trump meeting will do more good than harm is an open question.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Amid Trump Tariffs, Chinese Enterprises Reposition in Southeast Asia
The era of transshipments via ASEAN is coming to an end, forcing Chinese enterprises to adjust their strategies toward the Southeast Asian market.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Can Lai’s Taiwan Hold on to Its Diplomatic Allies?
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has thus far kept all 12 diplomatic allies on board, but with Beijing’s pressure mounting, their long-term loyalty is far from assured.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:India's most powerful Hindu nationalist organisation marks centenary
The RSS is accused of seeking to turn India into a Hindu nation at the expense of Muslims.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Nepal’s Uprising: Can Democracy Survive the Next Test?
A sweeping social media ban helped topple Nepal’s government. The harder task now is delivering reforms and elections that restore democratic trust.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:China’s $3 trillion stock rally is outrunning its economy
China’s equity markets have staged one of their most powerful rallies in years, adding more than US$3 trillion in value across the mainland and Hong Kong. The CSI 300 has surged around 16% in 2025, with tech indices climbing to their highest levels in a decade. Retail investors, flush with savings and encouraged by state […] The post China’s $3 trillion stock rally is outrunning its economy appeared first on Asia...
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