Global demand for ube is rising, but the crop is vulnerable to erratic weather, prompting some farmers to switch to more resilient alternatives.

During a panel discussion at the Boao Forum for Asia on Wednesday (Mar 25), experts also cited Singapore as a model for emerging artificial intelligence governance.

The tanker crossed the strategic waterway on Monday after successful talks between Thailand's foreign minister and Iran's ambassador to Thailand.

Beijing is funnelling resources into scaled-up AI and chip clusters in its next five-year plan but analysts warn that supply-driven expansion could outpace viable market demand.

Since assuming office, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has attended at least nine international summits and made more than 40 official visits to more than 20 countries.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be delivering a keynote address at the Boao Forum for Asia’s annual conference, often touted as Asia’s version of the Davos World Economic Forum.

What was expected to be a bumper year for Indian rice exporters – on the back of a strong harvest – has instead been upended by the ongoing war in Iran. 

Official documents and state media have highlighted Xi’s personal role in planning, making decisions and advancing the Xiongan New Area in Hebei.

US President Donald Trump on Monday delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites after hailing “good talks” with Tehran, although Iran later denied there had been any talks.

As global shipping faces disruptions, the country is positioning itself as a transit hub linking Asia and Europe.