The Myth of the Asian Century

Asia’s elderly are being neglected

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

South Pacific 'cannibal' claims amount to dangerous journalism

The media often focus on myths that make good stories for readers and trouble for tribal peoples. It's time to sort fact from fiction.

How Asia must rethink the way it builds

Floods, blackouts and overstretched transport systems are exposing a deeper challenge. Across Asia, governments and investors are beginning

Pop culture approach: As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?

More and More of East Asia’s Youth Have Given up on Finding Jobs

A broken social bargain calls for a new approach to youth employment.

Hong Kong’s Mideast pivot and China’s AI persona woes

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times