East Asia

Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported that at least 13 countries, including those in Eastern Europe, Africa, the Gulf, and East Asia, avoided attending Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral under US pressure. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio allegedly directed a campaign discouraging participation, warning that attendance could harm bilateral relations and jeopardize US development aid.

A Chinese political scientist suggests East Asia could surpass Europe as the global benchmark for peace and economic growth amid worsening global security. Yan Xuetong attributes this potential to a widening rift between the United States and its European allies, elevating East Asia's global standing.

Former Japanese foreign and defence minister Taro Kono urged Japan and South Korea to build a stronger security alliance to address regional stability amid uncertainty about US commitment to East Asia. He emphasized the need for the two nations to collaborate on security discussions beyond economic ties.

Japan's proposal to G7 leaders, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, to coordinate stockpiling critical minerals risks escalating regional tensions in East Asia. The article criticizes consecutive Japanese leaders for lacking vision in promoting regional peace and economic integration.

China's cybercrime group TA4922 is expanding its attacks globally, moving beyond East Asia. The group is described as one of the most diverse and least-focused in the cybercrime landscape.

The article argues that East Asia should reduce its reliance on exports, suggesting a shift in economic strategy. It is featured in The Economist's latest issue.

East Asia's societies are becoming richer, healthier, and more educated, yet fertility rates remain below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman, with efforts to reverse the trend yielding disappointing results.

The Australian government is pursuing oil exploration in East and Southeast Asia without adequate understanding of regional oil sources and supply chains. The article suggests this strategy is misguided due to a lack of proper research into where oil actually originates in these regions.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a China-linked espionage campaign targeting government and defense sectors in South, East, and Southeast Asia, as well as a NATO European government. Trend Micro attributes the attacks to a threat group it tracks as SHADOW-EARTH-053, which has targeted journalists and activists.

Ageing workers in East Asia play a crucial role in the workforce but encounter significant employment barriers and limited acceptable job options. The article highlights the need for more support to integrate this demographic into the labor market.

The article discusses how declining remittances from the Gulf are exacerbating Asia's energy crisis. It questions whether workers displaced from the Gulf could find opportunities in East Asia, potentially shifting labor dynamics.

The article discusses how the war in Iran is already impacting East Asia's energy landscape, with insights from Alex Turnbull. It highlights geopolitical tensions and their implications for energy markets.

The war in Iran is causing commodity price surges with severe economic impacts, particularly affecting East Asia's energy-dependent economy. While the Strait of Hormuz may reopen, the crisis is already altering East Asia's energy future due to reliance on Gulf oil and gas.

SK Hynix has joined the trillion-dollar market capitalization club, driven by AI-driven growth in East Asian stocks. The surge highlights the region's technological and economic momentum fueled by artificial intelligence advancements.