Japan's big dilemma: Robots or immigrants?

Like New Zealand, Japan faces declining birth rates, a growing elderly population, and skill shortages. But while NZ has typically turned to immigration to deal with these issues, Japan has sought other solutions. Like robots.

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5 questions ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising

This month marks the 60th anniversary of an uprising by Tibetans against Chinese rule. We take a look at the significance of this anniversary.

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How innovative education could transform India

India's education leaders must embrace innovation to enrich the learning experiences of millions of young people, writes Chris Henderson.

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“Japan was seen as the country that shared the most culturally similar views and values to Māori, followed by China, the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan.”

Māori culture is unique to New Zealand, and forms a distinct part of our national identity. But a new report from the Asia New Zealand Foundation found many Māori identify Asian countries as sharing similar cultural values.

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What have media in New Zealand been reporting about Asia? Here's a roundup of stories from the past week. 

• Indonesia is the future. We've got to start paying attention
  THE SPINOFF
   
• Global Insight: NZ needs to be 'friendly but firm' with China
  OTAGO DAILY TIMES 
   
• The Hanoi Summit was not the breakthrough the world was hoping for 
  THE SPINOFF
   
• NZ publishers feel long arm of China censorship
  NEWSROOM
   
• Auckland WeChat Chinese tourism app 'timely and important' - expert
  NZ HERALD
   
• Japan faces roadblocks in growing rugby 
  RADIO NZ

What have media in Asia been reporting about New Zealand? Here’s a roundup of news and views from the region.

• Taiwanese citizen arrested in New Zealand in major meth bust
  TAIWAN NEWS | TAIWAN 
   
• Five Eyes countries should follow national interests rather than US opinions
  GLOBAL TIMES | CHINA
   
• New Zealand and other countries may be taking Indonesia's economic potential for granted
  BUSINESS TIMES | CHINA 
   
• Jazz aims to reach new heights in NZ
  BANGKOK POST | THAILAND
   
• Amanaki Lelei Mafi called up to Japan's Rugby World Cup camp amid assault proceedings
  THE JAPAN TIMES | JAPAN 

North Korea: That one time Kim Jong Un answered a question

While last week's Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi was widely deemed to have been a failure, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made history by answering a question from a foreign journalist - the first time this has ever happened.

India: Heroic tea-drinking fighter pilot is freed

A fighter pilot who was captured by Pakistani forces has been hailed a hero in India. A now-viral video shows him sipping a cup of tea and speaking politely to his captors. He was later released by Pakistan as a peace gesture. 

Japan: World's largest Starbucks opens in Tokyo

Coffee lovers in Japan have something to celebrate, as the world's largest Starbucks has just opened in Tokyo. Described as a coffee 'Disneyland', the four-storey store was designed by renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.