News & Insights Across Asia
Fifty-five years after a historic ping-pong match thawed Cold War tensions, personal stories of US-China exchanges continue to provide vital stability to the bilateral relationship.
Yale’s historic Whiffenpoofs a cappella group fosters Sino-US friendship through global tours, using music to bridge cultures and build people-to-people ties.
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket successfully launches 32 satellites for Amazon’s internet constellation, intensifying the global race in space-based broadband connectivity.
President Trump considers cutting US troops in Germany, Spain, and Italy, criticizing European allies for insufficient support in the conflict involving Iran.
China’s internet regulator launches a four-month campaign targeting AI-generated disinformation, malicious content, and the protection of cultural integrity and user rights.
US gasoline prices hit a four-year high above $4.30/gal, with California surpassing $6. The surge, tied to oil prices over $100/barrel and Strait of Hormuz tensions, has significant implications for Asian economies.
As International Labor Day is celebrated on May 1, 2026, we examine its significance across Asia, highlighting workers’ contributions and the evolving landscape of labor rights.
This Labor Day, we trace the untold journey of our food from Asian fields to our tables, honoring the countless workers whose dedication sustains us.
On Workers’ Day 2026, we trace the human story behind Asia’s food supply chain, honoring the unseen labor from farm to fork.
Japan’s military expansion sparks analysis linking current strategy to unresolved WWII history, with warnings it may fuel a regional arms race instead of ensuring peace.
A powerful new U.S. government panel can waive Endangered Species Act protections, a move with potential global consequences for biodiversity, especially in Asia’s fragile ecosystems.
Brazil’s oil exports are reaching new highs, powered significantly by robust demand from the Chinese mainland, reshaping global energy trade flows in 2026.
Congress ends a record 75-day DHS shutdown with a funding bill that excludes new money for ICE, impacting travel and trade policies relevant to Asia.
Israeli forces intercepted an activist-led humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece on April 30, 2026.
A group of middle school students in Mississippi took decisive action to safely stop their school bus after the driver passed out, preventing a potential disaster and saving a life.
Amid record-breaking temperatures in 2026, a Chinese renewable energy firm is expanding its collaboration with Canada, highlighting Asia’s role in the global green transition.
Chinese tech firm Dreame recently held its inaugural major U.S. technology showcase in San Francisco, marking a significant step in its global expansion and engagement with the North American market.
The 2026 US midterm elections, with voters focused on economy and conflicts, could have far-reaching effects on Asia’s economic and political dynamics.
Ahead of the November 2026 midterms, Democrats and Republicans are locked in a critical battle over redistricting, which may decide control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
An American tech worker discusses his sense of safety and positive personal experience living and working in China.
