Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and Nio to Military Company Watchlist
The United States Department of Defense has added some of the most recognizable names in Chinese business to its watchlist of companies believed to have connections to Beijing's military apparatus.…
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Vietnam Receives Hundreds of Deportees from US and Cambodia Amid Humanitarian Push and Enforcement Surge
On May 13, 2026, officers from the Ho Chi Minh City Police immigration division joined other Vietnamese authorities at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi to receive 33 citizens deported…
Central Banks Slash U.S. Treasury Holdings as Middle East Conflict Triggers Currency Defense
In March, foreign central banks executed one of the largest coordinated retreats from U.S. government debt in recent years, liquidating dollar reserves to defend local currencies against an energy shock that sent exchange rates tumbling across Asia. Total foreign holdings…
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Japan Airlines Tests Humanoid Robots to Address Labor Crunch at Haneda Airport
Japan Airlines is preparing to introduce humanoid robots to the bustling grounds of Tokyo Haneda Airport, marking one of the most visible tests of mechanical workers in global aviation. Starting…
Saitama University Opens Japan’s First Graduate Program Dedicated to Diversity Studies
This spring, Saitama University in Sakura Ward became the first institution in Japan to establish a dedicated diversity studies program within its graduate school. The new department arrives at a moment when Japanese society is grappling with persistent inequities in…
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Sri Lanka Opens Doors to 40 Nations with Free Tourist ETA Scheme
Starting May 25, 2026, Sri Lanka began offering complimentary Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETA) to tourists from 40 countries, marking a major shift in the entry policy of the island nation.…
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