[Analytics] How Biden will shape the US–China relationship
The downward spiral in US–China relations during the Trump administration prompted many to assert that…
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[Analytics] How to rein in China without risking war is the issue Biden must address
China’s Year of the Ox, which began on Friday, is a fitting metaphor for the…
[Analytics] Singapore and Malaysia backtrack on high-speed rail
Once labelled as a ‘game changer’ that would unleash demand for travel and consumer spending,…
[Analytics] US-China reset – and the Philippines
After four years of US-Sino tensions, the Biden administration could speed up US recovery while…
[Analytics] Why the generals really took back power in Myanmar
A strangely familiar sight dominated the front pages of Myanmar’s state-owned newspaper this week: photos…
[Analytics] The US and Japan should prepare for war with China
Last week, China toughened its language against Taiwan, warning that “independence means war.” A few…
[Analytics] Could New Zealand serve as an ‘honest broker’ to repair ties between China and the West?
Amid the fallout from protracted trade wars and political conflicts between China, the United States…
[Analytics] Tourism and Bhutan’s future
Hydropower has done us good for a long time. But we are talking about a…
[Analytics] The way forward for tourism in Malaysia
Tourism has been the sector of Malaysia’s economy worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. After…
[Analytics] South Korea shows how it’s done in Covid-19 era
The globe knows few better early warning systems than South Korea. William Pesek specially for…
[Analytics] Pacific military flashpoints: What could shape Biden’s China strategy
Any suggestion that the departure of former US President Donald Trump from Washington would provide…
[Analytics] How South Korea used AI to bring a dead superstar’s voice back to the stage
For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim…