Anger about the Unification Church and a poorly handled slush fund scandal saw Japan's ruling LDP achieve its worst result since 2009.

Japan is investing heavily in its semiconductor industry to regain technological autonomy. While these efforts aim to strengthen supply chains and bolster economic security, Japan faces significant ...

The Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP’s) surprisingly poor showing in Japan’s Lower House election on 27 October is at first blush a victory for democracy in Japan. The snap election called by Prime ...

Climate change exacerbates existing socio-economic challenges in developing nations. Adaptation challenges demand local solutions, supported by national authorities and non-state actors. Even in ...

Australia's industrial policy is shifting significantly with the introduction of the Future Made in Australia Act, which aims to enhance local manufacturing and reduce reliance on commodity exports.

The 27 October general election for Japan’s House of Representatives resulted in a major setback for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)– Komeito coalition. The ruling parties were widely ...

The Hathras tragedy in July 2024, where 121 people died during a religious congregation led by godman Bhole Baba, sheds light on the enduring influence of godmen in India. Politicians from across ...

Despite facing growing competition and uncertainty due to geopolitical events, Singapore has maintained its prominence in maritime shipping, with its status as a primary transshipment hub evident in ...

The introduction of House Resolution 1230 in the US Congress reinforces the Tamil diaspora’s call for self-determination, ...

The use of list experiments to gauge public opinion in China provides valuable insights not captured in traditional question and answer formats. They help to skirt self-censorship and allow for more ...

ASEAN must address the potential trade-offs between its digitalisation and decarbonisation ambitions. On its current course, the digital transformation will directly and indirectly increase emissions ...