Asia
Justice in Kazakhstan
The murder that aroused a nation
Despite a recent conviction, a culture of impunity persists among the well-connected
A fragile grid
Taiwan, the world’s chipmaker, faces an energy crunch
The island is already plagued by blackouts
Self help
Taiwan wants to prove that it is serious about defence
Its incoming president, Lai Ching-te, will face new challenges
A brutal civil war
The military dictatorship controls less than 50% of Myanmar
The junta has suffered severe losses but remains powerful
Heirs in races
Who could replace Narendra Modi?
A leadership struggle is brewing in India’s ruling party
Banyan
In South-East Asia, the war in Gaza is roiling emotions
The governments of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have responded very differently
Out of the blue
India has quietly transformed its ports
That is good for trade, and a good sign for reform
The view from the top
Singapore has achieved astounding economic success
Can Lawrence Wong, its incoming PM, oversee further growth?
The 4G era begins
An interview with Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s next PM
He will be just the fourth person to hold that position
Pensions and penury
Japan and South Korea are struggling with old-age poverty
Their problems may be instructive for other countries