ANALYSIS

Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS May 11, 2023

Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin shakes up election with talk of return

by Panu Wongcha-Um and Panarat Thepgumpanat

If Thaksin is serious about coming home, it could complicate an expected post-election scramble by Pheu Thai to try to form a coalition with other opposition parties.

National | ANALYSIS May 9, 2023

Why bolstering Japan’s defense industry is a matter of national security

by Gabriel Dominguez

Boosting exports is seen as key to maintaining the country's defense sector, but firms are struggling to make a mark internationally.