Innovations for physical fitness through AI
Two new AI technologies that support physical fitness for students and teachers have been developed by the Centre for Intelligent…
Can China help bring peace to Myanmar?
Author: Nicholas Farrelly, University of Tasmania The ASEAN Summit in Indonesia in May 2023 saw, once again, the problem for…
Crony capitalism stunts market liberalisation in India
Author: Chiranjib Sen, Azim Premji University The January 2023 Hindenburg Research report accused the Adani Group — one of India’s…
Which is longer, Amazon or Nile? New quest aims to settle old debate
(FILES) Aerial view of the Mucajai river at the Yanomami indigenous territory in the state of Roraima, Brazil on February…
As it happened: Premier Li Qiang tells World Economic Forum China’s economy is growing faster
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In search of greener pastures for sustainable growth in Vietnam
Author: Joseph Negrine, ANU Like many nations, Vietnam’s growth prospects are challenged by conflicting objectives. The ruling Communist Party aims…
Singapore jails, canes man who raped and sexually assaulted his 2 younger sisters when he was a boy
The man, now 25, was sentenced to 15-and-a-half years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane by Singapore’s High Court…
Wagner mutiny highlights Putin’s weakness, but outcome of Ukraine war remains unpredictable
Members of the Wagner group stand on the balcony of the circus building in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on June 24. Yevgeny…
Thailand’s military machinations will define post-election political manoeuvring
Author: Paul Chambers, Naresuan University Over a month after Thailand’s progressive Move Forward party and its prime ministerial candidate Pita…
Asia has the time to address demographic challenges, but not much time to waste
Author: Editorial Board, ANU The ageing and shrinking of populations in many parts of East Asia will be a defining…