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Bhutan pursues food self-sufficiency amid farming challenges
Bhutan aims to achieve food self-sufficiency by 2029 under its five-year plan, guided by its national philosophy of Gross National Happiness, but faces obstacles including mountainous terrain, limited arable land, and a declining agricultural workforce.
Takaichi signals openness to dialogue with China after Taiwan remarks fueled tensions
Quad Deepens Free and Open Indo-Pacific Framework With ASEAN
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Devastating Flood Exposes Limits of Nepal's Military in Disaster Response
An August 26 avalanche-triggered flood in Nepal killed dozens of security personnel and revealed critical gaps in the country's disaster response capabilities.
Japan and Thailand deepen ties amid fresh challenges
Japan and Thailand are strengthening economic and security cooperation, but deepening interdependence has exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains and enabled transnational crime networks.
Vietnam marks 40 years of market reforms as leadership pushes institutional overhaul
Vietnam is marking four decades of Doi Moi economic reforms as new leadership pursues significant institutional changes.
China Pursues Global Preeminence Through Two-Pronged Strategy
China under Xi Jinping is pursuing global preeminence through engaging the Global South to reshape the U.N. system while positioning Taiwan's seizure as a demonstration of Chinese power, according to a China studies expert.
