Pakistan Claims Second Wave Of Indian Attacks; Are India’s Precision Attacks Reshaping South Asia’s Security Landscape?

By Defense Correspondent Nibedita Sen India’s recent Operation Sindoor marks the third publicly acknowledged military action against terror camps in Pakistan following the 2016 Uri surgical strikes and the 2019 Balakot airstrikes. Together, these …

Ancient shipwreck in Hoi An reflects maritime legacy of Southeast Asia

Quang Nam (VNA) – A recently uncovered shipwreck off the coast of Thinh My coast in Hoi An city's Cam An ward, the central province of Quang Nam, has been identified as bearing characteristics of traditional Southeast Asian ship design, following …

Young Professionals from Central Asia Complete Training Course on Strategic Planning

An intensive training course on strategic planning for young advisers from Central Asian countries was held in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye, from 5 to 9 May 2025. The event was organized by the OSCE Programme Offices in Bishkek and Dushanbe, with support …

Coconut Prices Surge in Asia Amid Climate Impact on Supply

on Vina T&T, a major player in the fruit export sector, is making headlines as it offers a staggering VND 220,000 (approximately US$8.47) for a dozen coconuts—the highest recorded price to date. With prices more than doubling year-on-year, this surge …

Granite Asia’s private credit fund secures $250m

Bay Area Catholics weigh in on papal conclave and possible new pope from Asia or Africa

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- As the College of Cardinals gathers in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope, there is excitement and speculation in the Bay Area over where in the world the new pontiff will hail from. At St. Patrick Catholic Church in San …

How an India-Pakistan War Could Derail Central Asia’s Future

If India and Pakistan spiral into war, there will be consequences for Central Asia. A war between Pakistan and India would likely have significant ripple effects on Central Asia, given the region's proximity to Afghanistan and flourishing economic ties …

Southeast Asia Picks Gas Over Green Hype as Power Demand Surges

Natural gas is gradually going to overtake coal and crude oil as the biggest source of primary energy in Southeast Asia, with a share of 30% by 2050. This is according to a new Wood Mackenzie report, which has become the latest to admit the inevitable: …

Asia Market Outlook: Global Cues And U.S.-China Trade Talks In Focus

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 6:19 PM EDT Image Source: Unsplash As Indian equity markets prepare for Thursday’s session, a positive start seems likely, driven by firm signals from the Gift Nifty and encouraging global developments. Gift Nifty is up 0.85%, …

Trump’s tariff war will spare none, from advanced economies to Asia’s developing countries

The world has witnessed a resurgence of protectionism since Donald Trump returned to the White House. So-called “reciprocal” tariffs, imposed on all US trading partners at varying degrees based on the tax they charge on American goods, have been one of the …