Asia Insight
China-Australia friction intensifies deep in the South Pacific
Tug of war over submarine internet cables carries high security stakes
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Asia's war on 'fake news' raises real fears for free speech
Governments walk fine line between fighting rumors and stifling dissent
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US college degrees lose mystique among Asian students
Trump, guns and access to quality education at home affect enrollment patterns
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Japan kicks inefficient work habits as labor crunch worsens
Employers recognize lethally long hours and low productivity hold them back
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Chinese tourism spreads benefits and unwanted baggage across Asia
Brisk business, ecosystem damage and political pressure are part of the package
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India and China jostle for influence in Iran and Central Asia
New Delhi's 7,000km transport corridor cuts across Beijing's Belt and Road
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Duterte spooks foreign investors with tax 'sword of Damocles'
Incentives behind the Philippine outsourcing boom hit the chopping block
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China and Russia battle for North Pole supremacy
Melting ice and ample resources spark race with US over Arctic
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India's Modi on dangerous ground with big giveaways to farmers
Drive to rescue debt-ridden growers risks destabilizing the economy
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Vietnam's most powerful man strives to put stamp on economy
Party chief Trong is vanquishing political foes; can he tackle vested interests?
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Singapore seeks another economic miracle maker for next PM
Slower growth raises stakes of succession three years after founding father's death
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Asian central banks face white-knuckle steering as Fed tightens
Fund outflows and Chinese debt pose major monetary policy challenges
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Southeast Asia's vulnerable migrants pose an economic dilemma
Countries struggle to prevent abuse without hindering business
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Islamists' growing clout strains Indonesia's democratic pillars
Hard-liners' ability to rally the masses cows politicians into acquiescence
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Thailand attempts do-or-die leap to a technology-driven economy
Junta courts investment to regain edge on faster-growing neighbors
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Malaysia's Najib deploys policy firepower in duel with Mahathir
In election run-up, PM dangles public benefits as his mentor strikes back
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China chases oil benchmark to knock US off global perch
Yuan crude futures, 25 years in the making, set to challenge the dollar
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Minimum wage politicking stings employers in Southeast Asia
Rush to woo voters raises the risk of layoffs and factory relocations
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Duterte has three words on infrastructure: 'Build, Build, Build'
Philippine leader isn't letting debt fears impede ambitious projects
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Russia courts Southeast Asian partners with authoritarian streaks
Putin looks to capitalize on wariness of China and the West
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Indonesian tycoons wager with confidence in Widodo's economy
Armed with higher net worth, billionaires are making bolder investments
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Brisk growth conceals 3 risks for Asia in 2018
Beware of real estate distortions, high debt and sluggish spending
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Japanese economy showing signs of exiting deflation
Wage hikes hold the key to higher consumption as growth readies to enter 6th year
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Indonesia's Islamists create re-election minefield for Widodo
President counters smears with emphasis on Jerusalem and Rohingya
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Joko Widodo vows to 'fix' Indonesia as political heat rises
Interview offers early hints at the president's possible re-election tactics