| By Han Tran | Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam, attracts visitors from around the world, making it a leading contributor to Vietnam’s economy and highlights the need for sustainable tourism.
Asia China Elections India
July 2, 2024
Mapping The New Terrain: The 2024 Indian Presidential Election
| By Eliana Pisons | Following India’s 2024 election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party are navigating a complex political landscape amid evolving electorate expectations.
Asia Environment EV Global Warming Hybrid Japan Sustainability Toyota Transportation
June 12, 2024
Toyota Drives Toward a Hybrid-Powered Horizon
| By Han Tran | While competitors ramp up EV production, Toyota’s focus on hybrids has so far been a success as the company reports a strong revenue of $307B.
Asia Climate Climate Change Environment Global Warming Sustainability
May 28, 2024
Asia Copes with Climate Crisis Amid Soaring Temperatures and Pollution
| By Han Tran | Climate change is a long-standing problem that is only becoming worse, particularly in Asia where temperatures are rising faster than the world average.
Asia China Japan Taiwan USA
May 23, 2024
Taiwan Inaugurates Lai Ching-te as New President
| By Eliana Pisons | Amid increasing tension with China and impacting broader Asia-Pacific geopolitics, Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as Taiwan’s next President.
Asia Trade USA Vietnam
May 21, 2024
Vietnam and US Build Bridges Through Trade Connections
| By Han Tran | US – Vietnam Trade ties have flourished since relations were normalized in 1995. The US is now Vietnam’s largest export market, helping to drive the Asian nation’s economic growth.
Africa EU Europe Immigration
May 17, 2024
Europe’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum: A Milestone in Managing Irregular Arrivals
| By Josie Koehler | The EU concluded its migration and refugee policy reform on May 14th, signaling a significant shift towards a more cohesive and equitable approach to handling migration challenges.
Asia China Japan Philippines USA
April 18, 2024
Economic and Security Ties Strengthened at Historic Trilateral Summit
| By Eliana Pisons | The leaders of Japan, the US, and the Philippines held a historic trilateral summit in Washington, DC, discussing strategies for promoting regional stability and prosperity.
Asia China Commerce Trade USA
April 14, 2024
Stabilizing US-China Relations: Janet Yellen’s Strategic Visit to China
| By Linyi Zheng | Amid dynamic Sino-American relations, the recent visit to China by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen aimed to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies.
ASEAN Asia Trade
March 7, 2024
Insights from the Australia-ASEAN Special Summit
| By Xuan Zhong | The Australia-ASEAN Special Summit concluded on March 6th in Melbourne, with all sides demonstrating a strong willingness to deepen cooperation and forge a closer relationship.