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Small State, Global Strategy: How Singapore Is Outsmarting Geopolitical Turbulence
By Ivan Lim,Former AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: The prolonged Middle-East conflict that began with US-Israeli attack on Iran on Feb 28 has been most unsettling for Singapore, from disruption of energy supplies to severing of food supply chains via blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, and now tolls…
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South Asia
Navigating the Great Power Rivalry
By Leo Nirosha Darshan COLOMBO: Despite temporarily banning foreign research vessels and ships due to intense international pressure, the Sri Lankan government was ultimately forced to reopen its ports by formulating standardized operating procedures applicable to all nations. This delicate pivot clearly illustrates the immense diplomatic pressure Colombo faces as it…
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AJA Newsbites – July 28, 2026
AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaA manual recount of the June 3 Tongyeong mayoral election has confirmed the victory of Democratic Party Mayor Kang Seok-joo. After examining…
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Rath Yatra Festival Celebrated in Bangladesh with Prayers for World Peace
By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty Dhaka: Like every year, the Rath Yatra festival of the Sanatan (Hindu) religion has been celebrated in Bangladesh, praying for world peace and prosperity. This nine-day religious event had various formalities. Numerous people from the Hindu community joined the Rath Yatra festival in various temples in…
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AJA Newsbites – July 27, 2026
AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaSBS drama Manager Kim has emerged as one of the year’s biggest K-content successes, attracting viewers at home and abroad. Its finale…
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Global Ordeal: How Extreme Weather Blocks the Development of All Continents
By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: Climate change knows no borders. What began as a physical alteration of the Earth’s atmosphere has evolved into an existential crisis for global sustainability. The devastating extreme weather events of recent years—from unprecedented heatwaves to once-in-a-century floods—affect every corner of the earth. They directly…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – July 25, 2026
AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe Seoul High Court ruled on July 24 that SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won must pay 944 billion won (about US$680 million)…
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East Asia
Korea Culture Foundation Holds Korean Language Education Symposium in Da Nang, Vietnam
By Seok-jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association DA NANG, Vietnam: The Korea Culture Foundation (KCF, Chairman Kim Joon-il) hosted its 2026 symposium on July 24, 2026 at the University of Danang in Vietnam. The two-day event, running through July 25, is held under the theme “Paradigm Shift in Korean…
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AJA Newsbites – July 24, 2026
AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaLearning has no retirement age, says 71-year-old Tsutsumi Yasujirō, the oldest international student at Korea University’s Korean Language Center. A former senior…
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AJA Newsbites – July 23, 2026
AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaA proposal by South Gyeongsang Province’s Office of Education has sparked debate in South Korea. Schools were advised to use the word…
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