East Asia

East Asia is a geographical region that includes countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. It is a major global economic hub known for its advanced manufacturing, technological innovation, and significant trade relationships.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to its pivotal role in global supply chains, its rapid adoption of new technologies like AI, and its increasing influence in international trade and geopolitical affairs.

Latest on East Asia

• Southeast Asia takes on Big Tech to protect children online
• Honda to sell Thai-built Mitsubishi pickup under own brand in Southeast Asia
• Southeast Asian capital could see 30% of area permanently submerged by 2050
• Can the Philippines lead Southeast Asia’s fight against child labour?
• AI labs are chasing a slice of the corporate pie in Southeast Asia
• Southeast Asia is digitising health records. Making them portable is the harder problem
• Malaysia Airlines turns to East Asia as Gulf unrest windfall fades
• Narita Airport aims to become East Asia cargo hub with streamline measures
• the widening rift between the United States and its European allies would elevate East Asia's global standing
• East Asia’s crypto market splits as Korea bets on AI tokens and Hong Kong courts institutions

Connections

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