If we value human rights and the rule of law, then we must fight for climate justice, argue Vanuatu's foreign minister and the Commonwealth's secretary-general.

Beijing is paying close attention to the rapid developments in the Philippines-U.S. alliance, and China is not happy with what it sees.

The three partners have explained how the submarine cooperation initiative will move ahead. What are the risks?

North Korea said it tested a new unmanned underwater nuclear attack craft as the South Korea-U.S. drills drew to a close.

His disqualification is a setback to his Congress party. But can Gandhi turn things to his party's advantage?

The Diplomats weekly video round-up of Asia news.

Unscrupulous individuals who frame themselves as persecuted dissidents can easily deceive a media environment poised to believe any negative story about China.

Australia is planning a constitutional referendum on creating an Indigenous Voice in Parliament, but the move has generated controversy.

North Korea doesnt have a stable political environment for foreigners to do business in, but because wages are so low, doing business there is worth a try, the businessman told Daily NK.

The search for the next Jebtsundamba Khutuktu is being complicated by Beijings desire to assert control over Tibetan Buddhism even outside Chinas borders.

India is planning two additional canals that will draw water from the transboundary river, impacting water flows to Bangladesh.

From sexual harassment protections to childcare and social security, women in Indias informal sector are often left outside the scope of government policies.

The regulation, which intends to make Indonesia a more attractive destination for foreign investment, has been staunchly opposed by unions and environmental groups.

Indian police say they have arrested over 150 supporters of Amritpal Singh, but the separatist leader himself remains at large.

Decoupling rhetoric masks the fact that the United States and China play very different economic roles in East Asia and possess very different sources of economic power.

India and Japans shared concerns about China are a key driver of their growing relationship.

Understanding the meaning of the dueling trips requires a closer look at the larger context of China and Japans recent international diplomatic efforts.

While Chinese President Xi Jinping was in Moscow, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio made a surprise visit to Kyiv.

Since Xi assumed office, Mongolia has seen three different president, but the overall trajectory of the relationship has remained stable.

There is good reason to think South Korea would limit its support to actions near the low end of the spectrum.

If the United States and the West hope to resolve the Ukrainian crisis they should support Chinas proposals for peace.

Amid fractured global politics, Kishidas visit to New Delhi proved how crucial India in for Japans Indo-Pacific strategy.

The country has the dubious distinction of being the first Asian country to face scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout program.

Regional tourism is finally rebounding from the impacts of COVID-19. Will Southeast Asian government do things differently this time around?