Philippine Poverty and Farm-Based Economy Have Roots in Colonial Era Decades after independence, the Philippines lacks the kind of factory economy that has lifted up other Asian nations, tying millions to farm work.
The ‘2024 Problem’: Japan Grapples With a Shortage of Truck Drivers The country is moving to curb the industry’s punishing work hours. But that could leave a shortfall that disrupts Japan’s entire logistics system.
Congo Election: Inside the Presidential Race in a Pivotal African Nation The presidential race in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be closely watched internationally. Congo is rich in the rare minerals needed to make electric cars and solar panels.
Migrants Crossing the Darién Gap Find Success on Social Media TikTok, Facebook and YouTube are transforming global migration, becoming tools of migrants and smugglers alike.