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K-pop, film, drama, beauty and food have become major Korean exports. This explainer covers how the ‘Korean Wave’ was built, the flywheel between culture and consumer goods, and why it matters economically.
From Indonesian nickel to Thai car plants and Vietnam’s homegrown carmaker, Southeast Asia is building an electric-vehicle supply chain. Here is who makes what, and the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Australia holds lithium, rare earths and other metals the energy transition needs. This explainer covers what is in the ground, the shift from mining to processing, and why trading partners see Australia as key.
ASEAN, the Quad and a tangle of economic frameworks shape Asia-Pacific diplomacy. This plain-English guide explains what the main Indo-Pacific groupings are, who belongs, and how much each can really deliver.
The Asia-Pacific is home to most of humanity and a large share of the world economy. This explainer covers the people, production, trade links and rising consumers behind the region’s outsized role — and the challenges ahead.
Almost all international data travels through fibre-optic cables on the seabed, and the Asia-Pacific is a crucial crossroads. This explainer covers how submarine cables work, why Asia is pivotal, and the stakes.
Australia’s economy is more than mining: how services, agriculture, education and tourism shape a diverse economy.
How Singapore became a global financial hub: the stability, policy and location that draw banks, funds and fintech to the city-state.
A balanced guide to how elections work across the Asia-Pacific’s democracies, from voting systems to the bodies that run the polls.
India’s renewable energy push centres on solar and wind power to meet rising demand. Here is why it matters and what challenges it faces.
