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21-07-2017 18:30

Ram Nath Kovind’s landslide victory in India's presidential poll comes at a time when attacks on "dalits" are on the rise. The office of president is largely ceremonial but there are hopes he can spur social reforms. (E Jaya Kumar)

21-07-2017 16:52

North Korea's economy grew at its fastest pace in 17 years in 2016, South Korea's central bank said on Friday, despite the isolated country facing international sanctions aimed at curbing its pursuit of nuclear weapons. (Christine Kim)

21-07-2017 16:43

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte aims to extend martial law until the end of 2017, a move that will give priority to security over rights and further consolidate his strongman rule. (George Amurao)

21-07-2017 15:06

In less than two months, the Russian Far East will host one of the largest investor events in the area, the Eastern Economic Forum. Alexander Galushka, the minister for development of the region, sat down with Asia Times to explain what to expect. (Alexander Ohkrimenko)

21-07-2017 14:39

Chinese courier ZTO Express and the underwriters of its New York stock market listing are being sued by a US pension fund that alleges the firm exaggerated its profit margins to lure investors into its US$1.4 billion initial public offering. (Reuters)

21-07-2017 14:20

Vietnam faces a funding crisis for desperately needed infrastructure, a shortfall that threatens to crimp near-term economic growth and undermine social stability. (David Hutt)

21-07-2017 13:04

Robert Lawrence Kuhn, a long-time adviser to China’s leaders and multinational corporations, says a lack of progress in US-China trade talks comes as no surprise. A trade war isn’t in the offing, however – and he's also convinced Beijing will open its markets more. (Doug Tsuruoka)

21-07-2017 12:14

Opinion // Ambivalence on progress 20 years after financial crisis (Gary Kleiman)

21-07-2017 12:11

If – as is widely anticipated – Pakistan's Supreme Court returns an adverse verdict on the financial dealings of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family, the indications are that there will not be a smooth democratic transition. (F.M. Shakil)

21-07-2017 10:35

India’s sudden move in November to yank 86% of the currency out of circulation led to the deaths of a few dozen people. But there’s another casualty worth considering: its failure to fight “black money” and increase government tax revenues. (William Pesek)

20-07-2017 19:16

What happened last month in the deep recesses of the House of Saud with the ascension of Mohammad bin Salman as Crown Prince was a de facto coup d'état – and the CIA isn't happy. (Pepe Escobar)

20-07-2017 18:57

With attention on European clubs hawking their multi-million star players in Asia, less has been said after a burst of furious speculation on whether Chinese clubs were tied to stars like Diego Costa. (Asia Times staff)

20-07-2017 16:17

US President Donald Trump has engaged Southeast Asia on new terms, a gambit that appears to mirror China's 'no strings' approach to assistance and diplomacy. (David Hutt)

20-07-2017 15:15

Opinion // Why it’s difficult to trust China or Russia (Todd Royal)

20-07-2017 14:54

Opinion // Sweden vs France: the future of EU arms sales to Asia (Emanuele Scimia)

20-07-2017 14:41

Opinion // Which to learn, traditional or simplified Chinese characters? (Carly O'Connell)

20-07-2017 13:41

Speculation is rising after a high-level diplomatic visit that America may reimpose certain economic sanctions on Myanmar for failing to fully sever military contacts with North Korea. (Bertil Lintner)

20-07-2017 13:27

India is studiously playing down border tensions with China, and New Delhi has taken exception to media hyping the standoff between the two Asian giants. (M.K. Bhadrakumar)

20-07-2017 13:12

‘Smart’ investing is finally starting to catch on in Asia as institutional investors say they hope to optimize returns by screening for factors like price momentum, volatility and dividend payouts. (Nick Westra)

20-07-2017 11:09

Chinese mind games are rattling Indian nerves on security. Beijing has warned New Delhi of a full-scale conflict if it does not withdraw its troops from Doklam. Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims China is playing a role in Nepali agitation in "Gorkhaland" (E Jaya Kumar)

20-07-2017 06:07

The North Korean ferry that recently began weekly sailings to Vladivostok ran into its first problem with customs on July 14. Russia delayed the vessel for 16 hours for checks on cargo that is under UN sanctions because of the North's nuclear and missile program. (Inga Denezh)

20-07-2017 01:02

Opinion // The top emigration destinations for wealthy Chinese (Mason Hinsdale)

19-07-2017 22:58

A Thai Army general and a prominent identity in the far South – both figures of some notoriety – were among several dozen found guilty of human trafficking in one of Thailand's biggest ever trials. (Jim Pollard and Reuters)

19-07-2017 19:38

A policy change by the City of Guangzhou grants some renters the same rights as property owners for enrolling children in nearby schools, while also potentially cutting back on property speculation. (Lin Wanxia)

19-07-2017 15:42

China Central Television has flagged Chinese retail giant's Suning's purchase of a 70% stake in Italian soccer club Inter Milan "as an example" of an overseas acquisition that has raised concern. (Reuters)

19-07-2017 15:14

Indonesia's counter-corruption agency has named Parliament speaker Setya Novanto as the mastermind behind what could be the biggest graft case ever recorded in the country's democratic era. (John McBeth)

19-07-2017 12:42

Russia will suspend income taxes on tourism business in the Far East for five years, but analysts note that the move comes with restrictions that mean only a small number of companies stand to benefit. (Asia Times)

19-07-2017 12:41

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's efforts to absolve himself of abuse of power allegations aired by his younger siblings have only deepened his political troubles. (Kirsten Han)

19-07-2017 12:21

Accusations abound that Russia unleashed a highly damaging cyberattack called NotPetya in Ukraine last month, but the arguments are speculative and there is no outright proof of Russian involvement. (Stephen Bryen)

19-07-2017 12:16

American diplomats showed up to the latest round of Syria 'peace talks' in Geneva but put little effort into backing the Syrian Opposition. Little surprise, then, that Russia has scrapped issues previously on the table, from a national unity cabinet to early elections. (Sami Moubayed)

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Jul 20,2017, 1:02

The top emigration destinations for wealthy Chinese

By Mason Hinsdale

A cage made of barbed wire and bamboo sticks that Malaysian police said was used to hold migrants is seen at an abandoned human trafficking camp in the jungle close to the Thai border. This shot was taken on May 26, 2015, as Malaysian forensic police began the grim task of exhuming bodies of dozens of suspected victims of traffickers found buried around these camps. Photo: Reuters/Damir Sagolj.

Jul 19,2017, 10:58

Thai Army general among dozens convicted of trafficking

By Jim Pollard and Reuters

Jul 14,2017, 3:48

No French nuclear submarines for Australia, Canberra says

By Emanuele Scimia

Jul 11,2017, 4:12

Nay-sayers greatly exaggerating downfall of free trade

By Carlos M. Gutierrez, Jr.

US Fed Chair Janet Yellen speaks with European Central Bank President Mario Draghi at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming August 22, 2014. Photo: Reuters / David Stubbs

Jul 09,2017, 11:17

Is a tipping point near? Yellen to talk bonds with Congress

By Reuters

Students photograph themselves before the the Dalai Lama delivered the commencement speech to their 2017 graduating class at the University of California, San Diego. Photo: Reuters/Mike Blake

Jul 05,2017, 3:34

Singapore, China rank well on list of Top 10 universities in Asia

By Liu Hsiu Wen

The China and Australia puzzle. Photo: iStock

Jun 29,2017, 11:13

Chinese paper says Australia spying on embassy, monitoring citizens

By Reuters

Jun 24,2017, 12:23

Canberra’s China policy dilemma

Indian coast guard personnel stand guard as Australian Border Force Cutter 'Ocean Shield' arrives at port in Chennai on May 18, 2017. Photo: AFP/Arun Sankar

Jun 19,2017, 4:49

With an eye on China, Australia-India warily embrace

What goes up... once seen as a one-way bet on China's surging economic growth, the yuan's fortunes have reversed. Photo: Reuters

Jun 16,2017, 4:47

Chinese political donations pose a threat to Australian democracy

By Daniel Fazio

A Lynx Helicopter hovers over the Indian Ocean in a file photo. ANP via AFP Forum/Robin Utrecht

Jun 16,2017, 3:49

New Cold War in the Indian Ocean

By Bertil Lintner

A blurred image photo of a prostitution area on Thailand's Patong Beach on the island of Phuket. Photo: iStock/Getty Images

Jun 14,2017, 3:59

Australia bids to end child sex holidays

The Australian team stand together to observe a minute's silence for victims of the London attacks, in which two Australians died. Reuters/David Gray

Jun 09,2017, 8:49

Saudis apologise over minute’s silence snub for London victims

By Asia Times and Reuters

Vietnam's Vice Minister of Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh speaks during the Shangri La security dialogue in 2016. Photo: AFP / Roslan Rahman

Jun 07,2017, 5:43

Chinese media mocks Australia, Japan, India, Vietnam alliance

By Asia Unhedged

The thylacine (Thylacinus cynocephalus) was declared extinct in 1936. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

May 30,2017

Thylacine survey: Are we going to rediscover the moonlight tiger?

By Jeremy Hance

An artistic illustration of land molluses loosely depicts various examples of European land snails and slugs that are mostly pulmonates with one exception: Pomatias elegans in the center foreground with operculum. It also shows eggs, food plants and a predator. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

May 27,2017, 4:00

Widespread invasive species control is a risky business

By R. Keller Kopf, Dale Nimmo and Paul Humphries

A protester from a right-wing minor political group, the Party of Freedom, wears an Asian conical hat and fake beard at a demonstration outside the Chinese Consulate in Camperdown, Sydney. Protesters demonstrated against an alleged Chinese 'Real Estate Invasion of Australia' as well as 'Cultural Genocide' due to an increased number of Chinese-born new Australians. Photo: AFP Forum/Richard Ashen

May 26,2017, 12:41

No foreigners, mate: Australia balks at Chinese home-buying

Asylum-seekers look through a fence at the Manus Island detention center in Papua New Guinea. Faces have been pixellated at source. Photo: Eoin Blackwell/AAP via Reuters

May 25,2017, 1:36

US starts ‘extreme vetting’ at Australia’s offshore detention centers

By Reuters

Tasty. Photo: Ansell Facebook

May 25,2017, 8:43

Ansell sells condom division to Chinese consortium for US$600 million

By Reuters

Property dreams on toast... Photo: Wikimedia Commons

May 16,2017, 9:01

`Avocado-free diet key to millennial property dream’

By David Reid, CNBC

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Ambivalence on progress 20 years after financial crisis

21-07-2017 12:14

Why it’s difficult to trust China or Russia

20-07-2017 15:15

Emanuele Scimia

Sweden vs France: the future of EU arms sales to Asia

20-07-2017 14:54

Carly O'Connell

Which to learn, traditional or simplified Chinese characters?

20-07-2017 14:41

The top emigration destinations for wealthy Chinese

20-07-2017 01:02

Did George Soros actually beat Malaysia?

19-07-2017 09:54

Living with North Korean nukes and ICBMs. No other choice?

17-07-2017 15:00

Kadayam Subramanian

Sino-Indian military standoff threatens regional security

17-07-2017 14:45

The two sides of late Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo

17-07-2017 13:30

The case for a phased US withdrawal from South Korea

17-07-2017 11:40

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