| By Eliana Pisons | A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on March 28th, 2025, causing widespread destruction, resulting in damage as far away as Bangkok.
Asia Japan Sustainability Tourism Travel
March 15, 2025
Sustainability and Social Tensions Drive New Tourism Tax in Kyoto
| By Eliana Pisons | Kyoto’s tourist tax aims to curb overtourism, promote sustainability, and manage tourism challenges amid tensions regarding foreign residents and visitors in Japan.
Asia Australia China Cybersecurity Huawei Japan Privacy South Korea Technology USA
February 14, 2025
The Tech Security Balance: Indo-Pacific Responses to China’s Huawei
| By Felipe Dombkowski | The varied responses to Huawei in the Indo-Pacifc region reveal the complex challenges nations face in balancing security and economic priorities amid US-China tensions.
Asia Commerce Japan Jobs Trade USA
February 12, 2025
US – Japan Trade: Contentious Issues, Common Concerns
| By Eliana Pisons | President Trump met with Japan Prime Minister Ishiba on February 7th. The meeting was a first step between the two leaders in addressing key bilateral trade and security issues.
Asia Climate Defense Energy Environment Global Warming Japan Sustainability USA
November 19, 2024
US and Japan Spotlight Tech and Sustainability At Annual Conference
| By Eliana Pisons | Technology, sustainability, and security experts gathered in Tokyo for the annual US-Japan Council conference, sharing groundbreaking insights and innovations.
Asia Culture Food Tourism Travel Vietnam
October 14, 2024
Vietnam’s Kitchen Party: Celebrating Old and New In A Delicious Fusion
| By Han Tran | Blending classic cuisine with contemporary innovation, modern food culture in Vietnam honors traditional recipes while exploring new ideas, reflecting social changes across the nation.
Asia China Defense France Japan
September 26, 2024
France and Japan Make Moves Toward Closer Security Partnership
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan and France signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement, enabling mutual military base access and enhancing regional security and disaster relief cooperation.
Asia Earthquake Japan Natural Disaster
August 14, 2024
Megaquake Warning in Japan: Risks and Responses
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan issued its first-ever megaquake advisory, warning about the possibility of a megaquake in the Nankai Trough off the coast of Kyushu following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake last week.
Asia Business China E-Commerce Indonesia Singapore Thailand Vietnam
August 8, 2024
E-Commerce Booms in Southeast Asia
| By Han Tran | E-commerce is thriving in Asia, with record revenue forecast for 2025. Online shopping platforms, internet penetration, logistics, and a tech-savvy younger generation are powering the region’s e-commerce growth.
Asia China Climate Climate Change Environment Global Warming Japan Philippines Taiwan
July 29, 2024
Typhoon Gaemi Leaves a Trail of Destruction in Latest Extreme Weather Event
| By Eliana Pisons | In the latest global warming extreme weather event, Typhoon Gaemi unleashed destruction in Asia, with deaths, damage, and injuries reported in China, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.