The Georgian government has been forced to withdraw its controversial “foreign agent” law after days of mass protests against what many saw as Russian-inspired legislation which would limit press freedom, making its chances of ever joining the European Union near impossible. Over two nights this week, thousands of protesters have packed the streets of Tbilisi […]Continue Reading
New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, the most prolific Canadian politician on TikTok with almost 900,000 followers, has deactivated his profile in a move that will undermine his party’s attempts to engage with young voters through social media. On February 27, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced TikTok would be banned on all federal-issued government devices […]Continue Reading
China is considering sending weapons, ammunition and drones to Russia, according to information the Biden administration declassified at the end of February 2023. China’s military aid would directly support Russia’s war in Ukraine. This public disclosure, emerging less than a month after the US Navy shot down a Chinese balloon that allegedly was being used […]Continue Reading
Economists have urged African countries to shift to low-cost manufacturing – the path that led countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan – to industrial prosperity. These East Asian economies – which recorded high growth rates of at least 7% between the 1950s and 1990s – are commonly referred to as the […]Continue Reading
To mark International Women’s Day today, 12 extraordinary personalities have been named as the Bangkok Post’s Women of the Year.Continue Reading
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to visit Washington in the next two weeks to announce the long-awaited roadmap for the AUKUS submarine agreement alongside UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden. So, what’s involved, what’s at stake and what are the challenges? Can Albanese balance the imperatives of the alliance, technological […]Continue Reading
Once divided, Ukrainians are thinking about how to rebuild their nation and are prioritizing national interests over regional ones. It’s undeniable that Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine has wrought devastating death and destruction on the Ukrainian people and their country. Millions of Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes, with many of them seeking […]Continue Reading
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made headlines over the weekend when his claim the Ukraine war was “launched against” Russia provoked laughter from the audience during a forum in India. But I was in the room and can report he also received applause and indifference. Understanding why can help explain the differences in views on […]Continue Reading
We would like to invite market participants to submit entries to the 27th iteration of FinanceAsia’s awards, which recognise Asia’s financial services industry.Continue Reading
There are several challenges making Australia’s national security strategy more complicated these days – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the impacts of climate change, our green energy transition and economic uncertainty. But at the top of this list is the increasing influence of China in the region and intensifying competition between China and the United States. […]Continue Reading