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
Editorial Staff Apr 1
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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: Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Strategic angle: Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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.
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: 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.
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: Tropical volcanic eruptions trigger atmospheric changes that drive droughts in Asia
Strategic angle: Research reveals how volcanic activity impacts weather patterns, leading to significant drought conditions.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: DEME Announces Seabed Mineral Mining Tests with Japanese Partner
Strategic angle: The Belgian company DEME is set to conduct seabed mineral mining tests in collaboration with a Japanese partner.
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