Japan’s rice crisis has escalated into a national security concern, as soaring prices and dwindling supply expose deep flaws in the country’s agricultural policy and food security framework. Once a symbol of self-sufficiency, rice is now at the center of a political firestorm ahead of the July 20 House of Councillors election. The crisis stems…
Nauru’s bold push to initiate deep-sea mining in international waters has ignited a contentious debate at the United Nations, pitting economic sovereignty against environmental caution. At the heart of the controversy is Nauru’s partnership with The Metals Company, a Canadian firm seeking to extract polymetallic nodules from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone—an area rich in cobalt, nickel,…
China Post Hong Kong’s newly announced partnership with Synagie, Southeast Asia’s leading AI-powered commerce platform, is being hailed as a breakthrough in digital trade. However, critics warn that it may signal Beijing’s deeper strategic entrenchment in the region’s supply chains and data ecosystems. The venture, unveiled in Hong Kong and Singapore simultaneously, will create an…
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Crising, which battered Luzon with torrential rains and 90 km/h winds, the Philippines is again confronting the consequences of reactive governance. The storm exposed glaring vulnerabilities in the nation’s infrastructure, triggering landslides, power outages, and the collapse of two key bridges in Batangas and Quezon provinces. Despite early warnings…
In a dramatic late-night vote, the U.S. Senate approved President Donald Trump’s $9 billion rescission package. The package claws back billions in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds to refocus spending on domestic priorities. Fiscal conservatives hailed the move as a “course correction. ” It marks a defining moment in Trump’s second term and signals…
