A significant share of respondents from an ASEAN-focused survey are not happy about rising American and Chinese influence in the region. Read more
Six businesses in the broader financial space are present on this list of the largest companies, by market cap, in each Southeast Asian country. Read more
Indonesia, the region’s largest economy, makes the top five in this map exploring Southeast Asia’s GDP per capita levels. Read more
One country dominates this survey of who has the most economic influence in the region. Read more
From tropical rainforests to the sandy deserts of North Africa, the world’s wettest and driest countries are a study in contrasts. Read more
We compare the populations of India and China to other top countries and regions for a unique perspective on the world’s demographics. Read more
Since the 1950s, many countries have tried to discourage tobacco use and bring down smoking rates. Here’s where they haven’t worked. Read more
The top ranked country ate about 30 instant noodle servings per person in 2023, at a rate of slightly more than two helpings a month. Read more
We review the winners from key elections in the first half of 2024 as well as the main candidates in the three big upcoming ones. Read more
Human activity is largely to blame for the loss of numbers of the most endangered animals on this list. Read more