News & Insights Across Asia
The Trump administration’s 28-point Ukraine peace proposal faces opposition from Kyiv and European allies, raising prospects of a frozen conflict ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
US and Russian officials hold high-stakes talks in Abu Dhabi to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict, with Coalition allies convening virtually to coordinate support.
Ukraine agrees to a peace deal with only ‘minor details’ pending, a U.S. official confirms. Latest updates on the Geneva negotiations shaping global security.
China’s Foreign Ministry reiterates the One-China principle, emphasizing Taiwan’s status as an inalienable part of China amid recent sovereignty debates.
Japanese PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments trigger China backlash, impacting major IP brands like Hello Kitty and Ultraman through canceled deals and falling revenues.
China’s Shenzhou-22 mission marks a historic first in emergency space preparedness, ensuring crew safety and advancing Tiangong Station operations in 2025.
In 2025, youth reshape global consumption through cross-cultural exchanges, blending Brazilian coffee with Chinese tech. Explore how e-commerce bridges cultures and drives economic trends.
China’s uncrewed Shenzhou-22 mission to its space station highlights evolving space safety strategies amid debris risks and new rescue protocols.
Over 18,000 evacuated in Malaysia as severe monsoon flooding hits 10 states. Government deploys 100,000 personnel for relief efforts amid ongoing meteorological warnings.
Afghan officials report 10 civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes along the border, escalating regional tensions. Details on casualties and ongoing clashes.
Chinese and Malaysian officials reaffirm commitment to WWII historical preservation and advance infrastructure collaboration during high-level maritime dialogue in Beijing.
Japanese opposition leader condemns PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments, warns of regional instability and historical revisionism. Tensions rise over cross-strait policies.
Chinese experts warn against Japan’s militaristic actions, reaffirming China’s commitment to global peace and security amid shrine visits by Japanese leadership.
China and the Cook Islands complete landmark marine research voyage, advancing their ‘blue partnership’ for sustainable ocean development.
COP30’s Belém Package advances climate finance for the 1.5°C goal, but implementation challenges persist. Analysis highlights 2025’s critical role in turning pledges into action.
A Japanese economist warns of a ¥2 trillion loss in tourism revenue if China-Japan relations remain strained, impacting Japan’s economy in 2025.
Japanese PM’s Taiwan remarks threaten regional stability, warns expert, highlighting risks to UN commitments and one-China principle.
New WHO data reveals 1 in 5 women in the Western Pacific experience intimate partner violence, with Pacific island nations showing crisis-level rates up to 50%.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirms commitment to denuclearization as Japan debates revising its non-nuclear principles.
Top scientists from over 30 countries convened in Shenzhen to explore microbial solutions for global challenges like climate change and healthcare, fostering international collaboration.
