Briefing: China spent $120B to lock down critical minerals overseas: report
Strategic angle: A recent report reveals China's significant investment in securing critical minerals globally.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
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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
Editorial Staff Mar 22
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
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
Editorial Staff Mar 22
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
Editorial Staff Mar 22
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Lai Reveals Nuclear Power Revival Plan
Strategic angle: Taipei Times reports on the ambitious nuclear energy strategy proposed by Lai.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: 5 things to know about rare earth elements
Strategic angle: Insights from the University of Wisconsin–Madison on rare earth elements.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 20