| By Eliana Pisons | Japan and France sign 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.
Asia Environment Sustainability Tourism Vietnam
July 17, 2024
Vietnam Charting a Sustainable Future in Ha Long Bay
| 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.