The Jomon people—who eventually settled in what is now Japan—share little, if any, genetic connection to the Denisovan ...

Asia, the world’s largest continent, is often divided into six distinct regions to better understand its vast geography, cultures, and economies. A new visualisation highlights these divisions: East ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba and the Meteorological Research Institute have identified how atmosphere–ocean interactions in the midlatitudes reinforce the East Asian winter monsoon (EAWM).

WASHINGTON, October 7, 2025 — East Asia and Pacific region continues to outperform most of the rest of the world, but creating more jobs and sustaining growth will require ambitious reforms as the ...

In East and Southeast Asia, democracy must be understood within the region’s unique political, historical and economic contexts. While liberal values are present, many citizens prioritise stability, ...

Hong Kong’s Grenfell Tower Moment: When Grief Became Sedition During his tour of Southeast Asia, Xi presented China’s vision for the region, emphasizing unity against external confrontation (read the ...

Few parts of the global economy hold more obvious promise than South-East Asia. Multinational firms hoping to move manufacturing away from China are racing to establish supply chains in the region.

Explore how the faith has flourished in Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, and other countries in this religiously ...