Turkmenistan, a country with one of the world’s most significant natural gas deposits, has been actively seeking new business partnerships, trade agreements, and pipeline projects due to its geographical constraints. The country’s main trading partner currently is China, but they are continually looking to expand their markets. This was a […]
New World Development (NWD), a prominent developer in Hong Kong, has increased the prices of its latest batch of residential units in a highly sought-after project on Hong Kong Island. The demand for these flats has been overwhelming, with potential buyers exceeding the available supply by over 28 times. In […]
Title: Extreme Weather Conditions Impact North Korea’s Infrastructure and Food Supply North Korea is grappling with severe cold weather, resulting in a series of adverse effects on the nation’s infrastructure, according to reports from local residents received by Radio Free Asia. The harsh climatic conditions have compelled schools to temporarily […]
The future of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a topic of intense discussion since President Donald Trump’s return to office. This independent entity, established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, was created to counterbalance Russian influence through American development and aid programs. USAID has […]
The Chinese central government has reportedly increased its supervision over Macau’s progress in co-developing the Hengqin region with the Guangdong province. This observation is fueled by the recent visit of Beijing’s top official, Xia Baolong, to the special development zone. Xia is tasked with overseeing affairs related to Macau and […]
In the early days of the second term of the Trump administration, Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz), hosts of ‘Asia Geopolitics’ podcast by ‘The Diplomat’, have an engaging discussion about the unfolding political landscape. For those interested in geopolitics, especially in the Asian context, this podcast is a […]
Title: UK Immigration Policy Changes: Implications for Hong Kong BN(O) Visa Holders Hong Kong residents aiming for UK citizenship through the British National (Overseas) visa scheme have no cause for concern regarding the UK Conservative Party’s proposal to tighten immigration laws, according to experts. Despite the rising unease among individuals […]
Title: Suspension of US Aid Impacts Southeast Asia’s Efforts to Tackle Air Pollution Efforts to tackle escalating air pollution in Southeast Asia have hit a roadblock following the abrupt cessation of international aid by the Trump administration, coinciding with the region’s peak season of health-endangering smog. The scheme, a joint […]
After a lengthy traditional Lunar New Year holiday, Vietnam has embarked on a comprehensive “revolution” of institutional reforms aimed at fine-tuning the party-state apparatus. Prior to the holiday, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) greenlighted the government’s streamlining plan. The final stage of this transformation involves […]
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has taken the lead among the city’s eight public institutions for higher education by amassing the highest financial reserves. The figure recorded for the previous academic year was a staggering HK$41.5 billion (US$5.3 billion), marking a growth of 12% in comparison to the 2022-23 […]
