Neighbourhood

China set to move in as Australian banks abandon Pacific

Bendigo Bank, Westpac and ANZ are the latest three banks to begin their exit from the Pacific Islands. Here are the five key reasons why that’s happening.
Aug 27

In Cox Bazaar there is a drinking water shortage

In the Rohingya refugee camps the ground water is drying […]
Oct 31

Bangladesh economy gains at cost of democratic space: Study

Titled ‘Revisiting the local power structure in Bangladesh : Economic gain, […]
Oct 26

Thai Parliament approves bill which critics say will prolong military role

The law will set up a committee to be chaired […]
Jun 22

Momophobia? Xenophobia?

Behind the call for a ban of the dumpling lies […]
Jun 08

Painting Nepal Red

China has spread its aggressive tentacles to its Himalayan neighbour. […]
May 30

Nawaz Sharif: Panama Papers Justice Delayed?

The split verdict of the Pakistani Supreme Court has given […]
May 29

Nawaz Sharif: Panama Papers Justice Delayed?

The split verdict of the Pakistani Supreme Court has given […]
May 29

OBOR: Bunkum and Incredulity.

Last Sunday China hosted a well-attended and hugely touted conference […]
May 26

China says new Silk Road not about military ambitions

China’s ambitions have caused nervousness in some countries, particularly India […]
May 25
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