Briefing: Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China
Strategic angle: Li Xiong was arrested in Cambodia and deported at the request of Chinese authorities, linked to a major scam operation.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
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Briefing: China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?
Strategic angle: It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Large Japanese companies are more optimistic despite Iran conflict, but analysts say this may not last
Strategic angle: The positive sentiment may not fully capture the impact from the Iran war, analysts said, as Japan's Tankan survey period ended in March.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: India begins counting more than a billion people in massive census
Strategic angle: The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Toyota’s Electric Hilux Costs $20K More Than The Diesel, And That’s Not Even The Worst Part
Strategic angle: The electric Hilux arrives in Australia as the priciest truck in the lineup, with a limited driving range that suits fleet work better than outback adventures.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: Biotech VCs Move Upstream in China's Scientific Pipelines
Strategic angle: U.S. venture capital firms are proactively investing in Chinese biotech, shifting their strategy as competition intensifies.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: The New BMW iX3 For China Loses The Pop-Out Door Handles
Strategic angle: The last-minute change was driven by a new regulation coming into force in 2027.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: Australia investigates tech giants over breaches of social media ban for under-16s
Strategic angle: The Australian regulator believes that some major tech companies are 'failing to obey the laws.'
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: Three niche commodity prices are surging. What they show about China's grip on supply chains
Strategic angle: In the wake of the Iran war, prices are surging for critical elements used in defense and the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: In trade’s ‘law of the jungle’, the winners are clear
Strategic angle: It is China and the US that prosper when power sets the terms for global commerce
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: Indian mobile giant Airtel raises $1 billion for data centers from Carlyle, other PE firms
Strategic angle: Signaling rising global interest in India’s data‑center sector, Bharti Airtel has attracted private‑equity interest as it seeks to raise $1 billion.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: 'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national archive
Strategic angle: The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
Strategic angle: Regulator eSafety expresses concerns over compliance by major platforms.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure
Strategic angle: The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: Taiwan small businesses expect stronger growth in 2026, finds survey
Strategic angle: A recent survey indicates optimism among Taiwan's small businesses for the year 2026.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: A blueprint for Chinese global leadership
Strategic angle: With the US destroying its own credibility, the opportunity is Beijing’s for the taking
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: A decade in the making: Will Eurovision Asia take place in 2026?
Strategic angle: Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up, seemingly confirming that the contest will be held in Bangkok in November.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China
Strategic angle: Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, expected to take place in April, marks a significant moment for Taiwan's main opposition party.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: Yen strengthens after Japan official warns of ‘decisive action’
Strategic angle: Traders have also speculated that government may intervene in crude oil markets.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: China cracks down on ‘bone ash’ burials in empty apartments
Strategic angle: Younger tenants do not mind dead neighbours if it drives down rents in a building
Editorial Staff Mar 30