Opinion

The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, has an electricity cable network that spans more than 80,000 kilometres—enough to circumnavigate the globe. This astounding length increases the intricacy of an already convoluted web of wires, further exacerbated by the city’s rapid population development and adoption of digital technologies. Unfortunately, the country is underestimating and not taking this problem seriously, which has dangerous …

The UK has embarked on a historic journey joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) that promises to transform the country’s landscape. As the UK forges ahead with its post-Brexit global strategy, this landmark trade agreement presents a myriad of opportunities and challenges.  In this article, we will explore how the UK stands to benefit from the CPTPP and …

Media analysts have raised exciting questions following Pita Limjaroenrat and his Move Forward Party’s surprising victory over Thaksin Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party in recent elections. It has been questioned whether Move Forward’s election-related ideas, such as their suggestion to amend Article 112, were only a gimmick to win support or if they wanted to carry out their agenda. Pita and …

As Taiwan gears for the island nation’s 2024 Presidential Election, China has opened to people-to-people exchanges. This was initiated by former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou who was in mainland China for a 12-day private visit with 30 Taiwanese students.  This has been reciprocated by 36 students and faculty members from China’s universities upon Ma Ying-jeou Foundation for a nine-day visit. …

NATO summits and gatherings have drawn more attention since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the most recent summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, was no exception. The presence of four Asian-Pacific leaders—Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol—is noteworthy, even though the focus is still on NATO’s military …

Despite a warm and cordial reception of Antony Blinken in Beijing, the U.S. continues with its business-as-usual of “China-bashing”. The U.S Secretary of State said a realistic goal for American policy toward China is “finding a way to coexist peacefully” with the country it seeks to compete with from a position of strength.  Blinken explained this is more about getting …

The recent report highlighting the inclination of more than two-thirds of Asia-Pacific’s Gen Z and Millennials to opt for holidays closer to home, as featured in Travel Daily Media, reflects a shift in travel preferences and the changing dynamics of the tourism industry. This trend presents both opportunities and challenges for the travel sector, as it adjusts to meet the …

A recent article highlights the importance of collaboration and innovation in the Asia Web3 ecosystem. Web3, also known as the decentralized web, is an emerging technology paradigm that aims to redefine the way information is stored, shared, and accessed on the internet. The article emphasizes the unique opportunities and challenges faced by Asia in adopting Web3 technologies and the need …

The Wagner Group, a Russian private military contractor, has recently emerged and caused worries among Russia’s Asian partners. The group’s reported involvement in regional conflicts, as well as its potential to destabilize the region’s existing geopolitical balance, has caused fear and unease among neighboring countries. The report emphasizes Asian nations’ rising concern over the Wagner Group’s actions. With reported involvement …

There is no direct evidence that COVID-19 broke out from a Chinese laboratory in Wuhan, says an intelligence report that was released by U.S. officials on Friday. The report comes after lawmakers in the U.S. pressured intelligence officials to declassify information related to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), in China. The Congress, in a bill passed in March, had …