Cambodia’s Monarch appoints Hun Manet as future Prime Minister: a generational change in leadership
The king of Cambodia has declared Hun Manet, the eldest son of the longstanding leader Hun Sen, as the future...
August 7, 2023Section
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Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan imprisoned in timing aligned with upcoming elections
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of the leading opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was detained...
August 5, 2023
Asia’s trillion-dollar treasure hunt: family offices and the tug-of-war for talent
The surge of family offices in Asia, fueled by the region's increasing wealth, has sparked a global competition among governments...
August 5, 2023
New Zealand boosts its defense in the face of challenges in the Indo-Pacific region and China’s expansion
New Zealand's government has announced its intention to enhance its defense capabilities to address security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
August 4, 2023
Kyrgyzstan in focus: seized drones raise concerns over alleged Russian sanctions evasion
Recently, Kazakh customs seized drones from Kyrgyzstan that originated from China, causing concern in the US over Kyrgyzstan's potential role...
August 3, 2023
India’s strategic victory in Sri Lanka: a narrative of economic diplomacy
Last year, Sri Lanka faced its worst economic crisis in over 70 years, leading to riots, shortages, and domestic strife....
August 3, 2023
Russian companies turn to Hong Kong courts amid sanctions and legal concerns
Russian companies are increasingly turning to Hong Kong for dispute arbitration services and adopting Hong Kong's governing law in commercial...
August 3, 2023
India imposes restrictions on computer and tablet imports to encourage local production
India's government has announced immediate restrictions on the import of computers, tablets, and personal computers for sale, in an effort...
August 3, 2023
New development of room-temperature superconductor spurs South Korean metals company
South Korean metal companies experienced a significant rise in the stock market following the reported creation of a new room-temperature...
August 3, 2023