Asia-Pacific is the engine of the global economy and the main arena of US-China competition – the source of the world’s chips, the buyer of its commodities, and the swing factor in every supply chain. The Rio Times covers Asia through an emerging-market investor lens: the markets, currencies, trade policy, critical-materials leverage and the great-power contest that ripples straight into Latin America’s terms of trade. From China and India to Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia, this hub gathers our daily Asia-Pacific coverage and connects it to the wider Global South story.
Once a pivotal driver of growth, China's property industry is currently grappling with significant headwinds, highlighted by a noticeable dip...
August 15, 2023
China's Defense Minister, Li Shangfu, announced plans to strengthen military collaboration with Iran, Belarus, and member countries of the Shanghai...
August 15, 2023
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan observed its second year in power, marking the occasion with ceremonies and a public statement.
August 15, 2023
Water is the lifeblood of Central Asia, a region renowned for its vast deserts and arid landscapes.
August 13, 2023
Three decades post the Soviet Union's dissolution, Central Asia and the South Caucasus are on a transformative economic trajectory.
August 13, 2023
In recent months, China has witnessed a worrying economic trend - a drastic drop in foreign investment, reaching its lowest...
August 12, 2023
India's President has ratified the 'Right to Information Act (RTIA)', a pivotal data protection legislation poised to be implemented shortly.
August 12, 2023
The recent military coup in Niger on 26 July has heightened regional tensions, potentially leading to armed intervention by the...
August 11, 2023
In 2022, China utilized a large-scale water transfer system to meet Beijing's requirements even with the Yangtze River's drastic decline...
August 10, 2023