Andrew Hammond

The European bloc is doubling down on its focus on South-east Asia amid geopolitical turmoil

Oil prices, interest rates and a bond sell-off are raising alarm bells

The Chinese leader was unmoved by his rival’s flattery, and surprised Trump by threatening to call off the trip

Investments in renewables and political leadership can help the region tackle climate risks

Whether Lula or Flavio Bolsonaro wins, the next leader will set the pace of its Asean push

The schisms over the Iran crisis and calls to replace the US dollar will challenge the group’s unity

By alienating Seoul while courting Pyongyang, he risks dismantling vital US-Asian strategic alliances

Leadership change at the European Central Bank must be well-planned to minimise market risk

The country’s sheer size gives it momentum, but demography is not destiny

The US is intensifying concern that the global body may no longer have the capability to defuse crises