No doubt this is a huge achievement for Canberra – the product of intense diplomacy over the past year. And once again, it came with a hefty price tag. But if you read between the lines, you can see ...

Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable death in Southeast Asia, home to over 120 million smokers. While AI can support smart efforts in controlling tobacco export and use, it is only ...

The Trump administration has announced a doubling of tariffs on India to 50 per cent, with a 21 day window for further negotiations over its trade with Russia. President Donald Trump has also ruled ...

Every five or six years, Canberra gets a special visit. This month, officials from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Paris secretariat, supported by two other OECD countries, ...

A democratic Ukraine in the current de facto borders, with a protected frontline and secure skies, is a better option than a continuing war of attrition.

A big plan to connect 70% of the country to power by 2030 grabbed headlines. Delivering is the true challenge. Getting the leaders of five Asia-Pacific nations together for the photograph amidst the ...

The Mar-a-Lago Accord is an idea floated by Stephen Miran, recently appointed Chairman of the US Council of Economic Advisers. Such a deal, Miran claims, would address the US current account and ...

Fretting over “hidden” Chinese exports should not overshadow Vietnam’s helpful role in diversifying global supply chains.

Indonesia has officially become a new BRICS partner, joining countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Türkiye, Nigeria, Cuba and Kazakhstan. Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono announced this ...

The European Union and the United States form a powerful camp, with both interested in tapping Central Asia’s vast potential in critical minerals. Along with the United Kingdom, they have articulated ...

Haunting stories of wartime brutality live on in Malaysia’s folklore, allowing the country to navigate the trauma.

With Taiwanese chips integral to the US economy, the would-be vice president is promoting his own brand of restrained nationalism.