Asia
Middle-class malaise
The surprising stagnation of Asia’s middle classes
It could shake up everything from profits to politics
No dough
South Australia tries to ban political donations
The state’s government wants to take money out of politics
A shot in the dark
Can the Philippines keep Donald Trump on its side?
As problems escalate in the South China Sea, it may not be well placed to do so
Banyan
How South-East Asia can weather the Trump trade typhoon
The complacent region could use an outside jolt
Wheels and fortune
India is turning into an SUV country
The culture and meaning of cars is changing as the country gets richer
Bangladesh
2024’s biggest revolution may yet devour its children
Muhammad Yunus faces calls for early elections and retributive justice
Indonesia’s foreign policy
Will Prabowo Subianto cosy up to Donald Trump or to China?
The first foreign trips for Indonesia’s new president raise awkward questions
Pariah politics
Myanmar’s junta chief finally goes to China
It is the first visit since he staged a coup four years ago
A burning issue
South-East Asian Muslims are incensed by the war in Gaza
A few may become radicalised off the back of it
Crime and punishment
Why suspects in Japan are almost never acquitted
And it is facing renewed criticism
Cut down to size
Pakistan’s politicians seize control of the judiciary
Powerful judges were seen as a threat to the government