Briefing: Shin nominated governor of Bank of Korea
Strategic angle: BIS top economist chosen to lead monetary policy amid won weakness and oil price shock
Briefing: Green lifts Australian WPGA for third win in a row
Strategic angle: Australia's Hannah Green claims a third successive tournament win at the Australian WPGA Championship on the Gold Coast.
Lin cleared for boxing return after sex test
Chinese Taipei's Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting is cleared to compete again by World Boxing after undergoing the governing body's new sex test.
Briefing: China touts itself as ‘harbour of stability’ to global CEOs
Strategic angle: Premier Li Qiang paints contrast to US at business gathering in Beijing as Donald Trump gets bogged down in Iran.
Briefing: Chinese IPOs in US falter amid scrutiny of manipulation schemes
Strategic angle: Regulators crack down after trading in ‘toxic’ small-cap stocks from China inflicted losses on US investors
Briefing: Japan sounds alarm over UK delays to combat aircraft project
Strategic angle: Tokyo frustrated by funding hold-ups that are preventing the signing of a development contract
Briefing: Let’s go to the ‘boy aquarium’: Sports even non-fans are travelling for
Strategic angle: From Muay Thai in Thailand to ice hockey in Canada, you don’t need to be a mega fan to enjoy the atmosphere at live sporting events.
Briefing: Chinese mining giant accused of poisoning Congo in toxic mine scandal linked to BMW, Mercedes, Peugeot, Volkswagen
Strategic angle: A major scandal unfolds as a Chinese mining company faces allegations of environmental poisoning in Congo, with ties to several global automotive brands.
Briefing: Japan Gets A Land Cruiser Wagon For $24K And Toyota Had Nothing To Do With It
Strategic angle: Toyota’s humble ProBox takes a strange turn, picking up a Land Cruiser-style face and a tougher, crossover-like stance.
Briefing: Blame U.S. Regulations for China's Dominance in Rare-Earth Minerals
Strategic angle: U.S. regulations are hindering domestic production and allowing China to maintain its lead in rare-earth minerals.
Briefing: Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?
Strategic angle: Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.
Briefing: Lai Reveals Nuclear Power Revival Plan
Strategic angle: Taipei Times reports on the ambitious nuclear energy strategy proposed by Lai.
Briefing: As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid
Strategic angle: Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.
Briefing: Japan-U.S. Trade Deal Boosts Nuclear Energy. These 3 Companies Could Benefit.
Strategic angle: The recent trade agreement between Japan and the U.S. is set to enhance the nuclear energy sector, presenting opportunities for key companies.
Briefing: Japan’s Favorite Kei Trucks Get Smarter And Still Cost Under $7,000
Strategic angle: Daihatsu’s Hijet Truck and its Toyota Pixis counterpart gain updated tech for 2026, keeping these kei workhorses current.
Briefing: 5 things to know about rare earth elements
Strategic angle: Insights from the University of Wisconsin–Madison on rare earth elements.
Briefing: Taiwan's Lin eligible to compete in female category at World Boxing events
Strategic angle: Taiwan's Lin has been confirmed eligible to compete in the female category at upcoming World Boxing events.
Briefing: New luxury farm resort from the founder of Aman set to open in Japan next month
Strategic angle: Azuma Farm Koiwai, featuring 24 exclusive guest rooms, is a collaboration between Adrian Zecha’s Azumi brand and JR East.
Briefing: ‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green
Strategic angle: Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.
Briefing: China’s crackdown on fuel and fertiliser exports spurs supply fears
Strategic angle: Beijing is trying to preserve its own stockpiles by limiting sales