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22-07-2017 18:00

Opinion // A terrible beauty is born in the geopolitics of Kashmir (M.K. Bhadrakumar)

22-07-2017 17:16

In a move similar to that of his Philippine counterpart Rodrido Duterte, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has instructed law-enforcement officers to shoot drug traffickers to deal with a "narcotics emergency". (Reuters)

22-07-2017 16:06

In many of the world's urban centers, homes are becoming prohibitively expensive for people with moderate incomes. The solution is more construction – but this is often resisted by a new kind of rent-seeking class of existing homeowners. (Robert J Shiller)

22-07-2017 13:01

Water shortages are becoming something of an annual ritual in Delhi, the world’s second most populous city, and without policy changes, the prospect of residents having access to water is grim. (The Conversation)

22-07-2017 12:45

As India grapples with a potentially unmanageable water crisis, Asia Times considers the options available before New Delhi to combat a situation that may gravely imperil the country’s growth trajectory. (Seema Sengupta)

22-07-2017 12:15

Young Cambodian filmmaker Kavich Neang discusses his upcoming movie based on the White Building, a major landmark in Phnom Penh that is being demolished, and also on censorship in the country. (Elena Owyong)

22-07-2017 11:46

New and old works from Japan's most celebrated contemporary artist, 88, are currently on display at Singapore's National Gallery. Asia Times delves into a vast body of work that cuts across multiple different disciplines but which returns tirelessly to certain visual and thematic obsessions. (Elena Owyong)

22-07-2017 00:36

Opinion // China’s growing appetite for Turkish marble (Altay Atli)

21-07-2017 20:38

Hundreds died in Rohingya camps on Thai-Malaysia border (Asia Times staff)

21-07-2017 19:15

Xinhua News Agency has released a revised list of banned terminology for its editorial departments and domestic and international bureaus, adding 57 prohibited terms to the original 45 directives. (Liu Hsiu Wen)

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)

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Under fire: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has failed to arrest rising accusations against his rule. Photo: AFP via Ministry of Communications and Information.

Jul 19,2017, 12:41

Calls mount for accountability in Singapore

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks at a special sitting of parliament in Singapore July 3, 2017. Parliament House of Singapore/Handout via Reuters

Jul 06,2017, 8:30

Family feud sullies Singapore’s clean image

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks at the International Conference on The Future of Asia in Tokyo, Japan, September 29, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Jun 20,2017, 10:45

Barraged by allegations, Lee vows transparency

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Photo: AFP/Brendan Smialowski

Jun 17,2017, 1:43

Sibling rivalry raises political risks in Singapore

Singapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong at the presidential palace.
A feud between the children of Singapore's late founding leader intensified after two siblings publicly accused their brother Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of disobeying their late father's last wishes and abusing his powers. Photo: AFP/Roslan Rahman

Jun 16,2017, 10:40

First family feud mesmerizes Singapore

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong listens to the speech of China's President Xi Jinping during the opening ceremony of the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, China, September 4, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Nicolas Asfonri/Pool

Jun 14,2017, 1:10

Lee family feud in Singapore

M.K. Bhadrakumar

A terrible beauty is born in the geopolitics of Kashmir

22-07-2017 18:00

China’s growing appetite for Turkish marble

22-07-2017 00:36

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

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