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?
Briefing: China gains ground in DR Congo’s mining sector as Australian firm loses permits
Strategic angle: China's influence in the DR Congo's mining industry expands following the loss of permits by an Australian company.
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.
Briefing: Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war
Strategic angle: Governments across Asia are increasing coal usage as they face energy shortages due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Briefing: IndiGo shares jump 8% after India's largest airline names industry veteran William Walsh as CEO
Strategic angle: Walsh, 64, is currently the director general of the International Air Transport Association and will join the Indian airline in early August.
Briefing: Apple at 50: the roots of a tech revolution
Strategic angle: How a little-known yet highly influential management course in postwar Japan paved the way for Steve Jobs’ obsession with quality
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.
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.
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.
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.
Briefing: Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Strategic angle: Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.
Briefing: Iran condemns US strike on Delhi-bound plane as 'war crime'
Strategic angle: The Iranian embassy in India criticizes the US for targeting a plane at Mashhad Airport, while India prepares for a significant survey.
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.'
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.
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
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.
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".
Briefing: Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
Strategic angle: Regulator eSafety expresses concerns over compliance by major platforms.
Briefing: Shanahan: No 'benefit' for Niners in Aussie trip
Strategic angle: Kyle Shanahan isn't thrilled that the 49ers will open the 2026 season with a trip to Australia.
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.