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Topic: Asia

A ship attack has shaken Asia’s faith in the US

Why should the US care? Because in the end, as its wrangle with Britain this week should have reminded them, America still needs bases, friendly ports, & overfly rights.

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

Despite lower rank, IIT-Delhi retains spot as top Indian university in QS World Rankings (Asia)

In total, India now has seven universities in Asia’s top 100, 20 in the top 200, and 66 in the top 500, reflecting the country’s expanding presence in Asian higher education.

India to host Asia-Oceania satellite users’ conference

The IMD and Ministry of Earth Sciences to welcome 150 attendees between 4 and 6 December in New Delhi.

‘Asian century’: China’s new foreign policy prioritises neighbours, India finds mention in footnote

China Wednesday released foreign policy document where it notes challenges facing Asia, progress in bilateral ties with neighbours & BRI plans, among other things.

Covid pandemic, inflation push additional 68 million Asians into extreme poverty, says ADB

The report said that inflation in most countries soared to multi-year highs last year, driven by a rebound in economic activity and a surge in supply chain disruptions.

China’s gallium monopoly a red flag for US & its allies. 5 steps to de-risk supply chains

Beijing’s active role in creating a flourishing domestic ecosystem for gallium-based chips has already benefited China’s military development.

From droughts to large-scale floods, effects of climate change increasing in Asia

The World Meteorological Organisation said climate calamities in Asia affected more than 50 million people and caused more than 5,000 deaths last year.

Free expression, artistic freedom in Asia under threat, says new report from PEN America

Free expression, artistic freedom in Asia under threat, says new report from PEN America

Amazon India ties up with influencers for ‘live-stream shopping’ to drive festive season sales

Live-stream shopping events are hugely popular in China, with the feature being used by Alibaba Group Holding's Taobao & Bytedance's Douyin and driving millions of dollars in sales.

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Gulf conflict pushes Dubai diamond traders to eye Surat for rough stone auctions. But there are hurdles

Industry leaders say India’s complicated customs process and GST levies are deterrents for traders to come to Surat for auctions.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.