Philippines Undersea Cable Security Faces a Taiwan Test
Philippines undersea cable security is shifting as Manila explores Taiwan cooperation after a Chinese research ship was challenged near Batanes...
October 22, 2026Section
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India’s Rate Hike to 5.5% and What It Means
India's RBI raised the repo rate to 5.5% in October 2026, shifting to calibrated tightening as inflation nears the 6%...
October 22, 2026Asia Intelligence Brief
Asia Intelligence Brief for October 22: Philippines explores Taiwan cable security, North Korea resumes border broadcasts, India tightens rates.
October 22, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief
Asia Intelligence Brief, October 21: Bank Indonesia holds at 5.75%, while Seoul and Manila are expected to raise rates by...
October 21, 2026
Indonesia Haze: 9 Firms Named as Suspects
Indonesian police named 9 companies as suspects and identified 97 in fire cases. Why the haze matters for palm oil...
October 20, 2026
Takaichi Slide Tests Japan’s US Alliance
Takaichi's support fell to 49.1% in a Kyodo poll after a minister quit. What it means for Japan's defence plans...
October 20, 2026
China’s 4.6% Nine-Month Growth and Latin America
China's GDP grew 4.6% in the first nine months of 2026, with third-quarter growth at 4.5%, keeping demand steady for...
October 20, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief
Asia Intelligence Brief for October 20: China holds rates after 4.5% growth, Japan PM support slips below 50%, Indonesia names...
October 20, 2026
China’s Electric Car Exports Reshape Latin America Trade
China's EV exports to Latin America are reshaping regional trade as Brazil and Mexico respond with tariffs while lithium producers...
October 19, 2026