Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jun 14, 2023
Beijing uses its more militarized coast guard like a navy
by Damien Cave
Beijing’s patrol vessels often resemble warships, and now other nations are trying to compete with tougher coast guards of their own.
Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jun 13, 2023
Heat wave lays bare Vietnam's structural electricity woes
by Khanh Vu and Francesco Guarascio
The manufacturing hub hosts large factories but has struggled to upgrade its grid, a key step to satisfy demand and lure companies diversifying from China and elsewhere.