World's most culturally important rivers, and what they have in store for travellers

Rivers have defined civilization since before countries were even a thing. Religions, trading paths, urban centers, mythology ...

Dramatic rescues of pangolins and other rare wildlife can start with a single message

Southeast Asia is a hotspot for illegal wildlife trade. Nonprofits with hotlines to report trafficking produce an outsized ...

Beijing is carving a canal so ships can move deeper inland, and the project turns geography itself into China’s next trade weapon

Beijing’s $10B Pinglu Canal is nearing the finish line. See how this massive shortcut is rewriting China's trade map and ...

A new species offers a clue to the boom of giant dinosaurs

Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis may be the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia. Paleontologists estimate this behemoth ...

Basic Needs

Explore the 2026 U.S. News rankings for Basic Needs, evaluating nations on drinking water, electricity access and sanitation.

Digital Connectivity

Explore the 2026 U.S. News rankings for Digital Connectivity, evaluating nations on broadband speed, cybersecurity, grid ...
Geopolitical Monitor

Vietnam’s Starlink Pilot and Digital Sovereignty in Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s Starlink pilot reflects a new regulatory template for governing foreign-controlled endpoints, one that accepts the ...