Xi-Putin meet announces return of China-Russia axis

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The heirs to two of the most violent revolutions in modern history shook hands and took stock of their “comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era”, at a recent meeting in Moscow. Many in the West have puzzled over this relationship between Chinese Communist Party chairman Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Some […]Continue Reading

Divided opinion in Indonesia after Jokowi bans senior officials from staging events to break fast

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JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s instruction to ban public officials from staging iftar gatherings during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has divided opinion on the ground and sparked confusion among civil servants. In a circular distributed to ministries and government institutions across the country, the president, popularly known asContinue Reading

Thailand’s wild, wooly and booming weed experiment

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In June 2022, the Thai government took the bold step of decriminalizing the production, sale and personal use of cannabis. Huge consequences have followed, and other Asian countries should take notice. An extensive, largely unregulated industry has quickly emerged, surprising many observers. Specialized retail outlets selling cannabis products have proliferated in large cities. Their number […]Continue Reading