Over the past five to seven years, democracy and rights have been on a downward slide in nearly every country in Asia that is either a mature, long-lasting democracy or something close to it.

This same dynamic is also playing out in Asia, where the United States' lack of interest in democracy has empowered autocrats and elected leaders who have already overseen democratic regression.

Vietnam is stepping up inspections of particular children’s toys over concerns that imagery on the model’s face resembles a map China uses to stake competing territorial claims in the South ...

Google Maps is celebrating its 20 th anniversary with the launch of #UngatekeepingMaps, a guide to some of the lesser-known attractions and hidden gems across the Asia-Pacific region. For the Hong ...