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Asian economies weigh their options amid fears of over-reliance on Chinese rare-earths
Just how control over these critical minerals plays out will be a long fought battle lasting decades, and one that will increasingly define Asia’s industrial future.
The Asian nations backing the Russian war effort – from India to Taiwan, China to Indonesia
While many Asian nations have quietly distanced themselves from Moscow in a bid to fall into line with US or European allies, several continue to engage with Russia, providing varying degrees of support that help sustain its military campaign.
China mounts major rescue in Everest blizzard
The snowstorm struck at over 4,900 metres, leaving several climbers with hypothermia and collapsing tents under drifts reported to exceed 10 metres.
Argentina’s meltdown, Asia’s dilemma
Argentina has been here before - the country having endured multiple financial meltdowns over the last half-century - each one leaving scars on its once vibrant society and economy.
Unrest now a regular occurrence in South Asia
India is looking at a rapidly shifting political landscape along its Himalayan frontier, with the dramatic fall of K P Sharma Oli’s government in Nepal and the sudden emergence of youth-driven protests bringing increasing unrest to the country.
Nepal appoints Sushila Karki, its first woman prime minister amid political unrest
Nepal has appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as its interim prime minister, marking the first time in the country’s history that a woman has led the government.
Naked Nepali minister chased into river by furious protesters
The episode, captured in videos came on the heels of a dramatic attack on the parliament building, where protestors set fire to sections of the legislature just hours earlier.
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Nepal’s PM quits, minsters evacuated as violent protests intensify
Several government residences came under attack. Nepal’s Army evacuated ministers from their homes in Bhaisepati by helicopter as demonstrators torched properties.
Nepal’s market weakens as violence grips country
Nepal’s equity market slumped on September 8, 2025, as the NEPSE index fell 35.99 points, or 1.32%, to close at 2,672.25, extending losses from the previous week’s 30.05 point decline.
A look at the Indian industries hardest hit by US tariffs
India has emerged as one of the hardest hit nations under fresh tariff measures imposed by the United States, with Indian exports to its largest single market now facing duties of up to 50%.
ASIA BLOG: Why Iran is not a part of South Asia – and why it matters
According to the US State Department Iran remains a state sponsor of terrorism, facilitating a wide range of terrorist and militant groups across the Middle East
Sinkholes on the rise across Asia: a growing danger beneath the surface
The dramatic rescue of a motorist from a sinkhole on a busy Singapore road has cast new light on an alarming trend across Asia – the increasing frequency and severity of sinkholes swallowing roads, vehicles, and in some cases entire buildings.
The top three ‘megatrends’ set to transform the Asia Pacific region
The rapid development of technologies such as generative AI and the metaverse is already changing how people in Asia Pacific live, work, socialise and shop.
Recent floods across Asia kill hundreds, leave devastation in their wake
From South and Southeast Asia to Central and East Asia, communities have been grappling with flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outbursts as warming temperatures and shifting monsoon dynamics fuel increasingly erratic weather.