Thai Supreme Court Ousts Prime Minister Shinawatra
Thailand’s justices force the divisive prime minister to resign, setting the stage for more political unrest.
Richard Colapinto
China, Vietnam Trade Blows Over South China Sea Oil
China moves a deepwater drilling rig into waters that are also claimed by Vietnam to search for oil.
Philippines, United States Sign New Defense Agreement
More than two decades after they were evicted from their bases, American troops will return to the Philippines.
America, Japan Seen to Be Making Progress in Pacific Trade Talks
A bilateral trade agreement between Japan and the United States could clear many hurdles.
East Asia Nervously Watching Events in Crimea
China doesn’t want to alienate Russia nor set a precedent for regions of its own to break away.
Snap Elections Fail to Put Thailand’s Political Crisis to Rest
Thailand’s cycle of political unrest might only end when the army or monarchy decides it has had enough.
Vietnam Expected to Loosen State Controls, If Carefully
The Communist Party must liberalize the economy but doesn’t want to jeopardize its position either.
Thai Government Destabilized by Protests, Border Dispute
Opposition protests and an international court ruling in Cambodia’s favor pose serious challenges.
Vested Interests Could Stymie China’s Economic Reforms
Local party barons and powerful state enterprises could resist reforms by China’s leaders.
America, Vietnam Deepening Cooperation to Balance China
President Barack Obama hails a “steady progression” in relations forty years after the end of the Vietnam War.
Global Interest in Japan’s Election, Expected to Strengthen Premier
The world is awaiting economic reforms while China frets about a more assertive Japan in East China Sea disputes.
Tokyo Assembly Victory Boost for Japan’s Prime Minister
A big win for Shinzō Abe’s Liberal Democrats in the capital may invigorate his economic reform effort.
Japan’s Abe Takes Risk by Delaying Reforms Ahead of Election
The premier doesn’t want to hurt his party in the election but postponing reforms could do just that.
Japan’s Abe Seeks Energy, Trade in Russia, Middle East
The Japanese prime minister hopes to boost economic growth ahead of July’s election.
Japan Prepares to Thwart North Korean Missile Strike
Japan deploys antimissile ships and Patriot batteries to defend against a possible attack.