The return of Trump and low growth rates hang over the shaky democracies
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South Korea's diplomatic apparatus remains operational despite crisis



Numerous Asian countries have shown interest in tightening controls

A credible plan would deter coercive actions and extraterritorial overreach
Future of U.S.-China ties will depend on internal reckonings, not on hawks and doves



Erectile dysfunction drugs fast-tracked, but hard to get emergency contraception


How lessons from the Ukraine war are influencing the EU's Indo-Pacific strategy


Export gains offer short-term relief but fail to address long-term structural issues


Impeached president's authoritative streak ran roughshod over coalition building



The U.S.'s presence in climate pacts, its trade ties and gas exports will be key



A new corporate paradigm to foster robust risk management and innovation is required



Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations


The U.S. will soon have a coherent Cambodia policy; Phnom Penh is rightfully worried



Likes of Tencent and Alibaba use region as testing ground for more nuanced business philosophy


Yoon's martial law fiasco underlines importance of independent state institutions


Jakarta fears U.S. pushing Indonesia into zero-sum game on trade


Prosecution of Lai sends a chilling message: No one is safe from state's long arm


Nation can use India's services exports as a blueprint for an AI-driven world


World leaders must open their ears and commit to meaningful action
Both progressive and conservative actors undermine liberal democratic norms



Nation must align with China and Muslim countries but also partner with West
Despite economic growth, young people face high unemployment and political unrest



Ecosystems, traditions and identities need to be safeguarded in a sustainable blueprint

