Seasia Stats: Asia, in Plain View

The World's Most Spoken Languages

English and Mandarin are still the languages with the most speakers in the world.

July 5, 2026 · Daniel Dimays Sumarno

Why Singapore and Malaysia Have Two of the World's Strongest Passports

Both sit in the world's top tier in 2026, but they got there through opposite strategies. One built trust with the West over decades. The other is sprinting to

July 5, 2026 · Akhyari Hananto

Geopolitics

10 Countries with the Highest Unfavorable Views of Israel

Several countries around the world have the highest unfavorable views of Israel.

July 5, 2026 · Daniel Dimays Sumarno

Technology

The Fastest Trains in the World

China still dominates the high-speed rail game with three top fastest trains in the world.

July 5, 2026 · Daniel Dimays Sumarno

Fun Facts

Southeast Asia's Independence Anniversaries in 2026

The Philippines will celebrate their 128th anniversary of independence this year, the longest in Southeast Asia.

July 5, 2026 · Daniel Dimays Sumarno

Geopolitics Interactive

Why Thailand Was Never Colonized

Siam's core territory was positioned as a critical buffer between two aggressive empires. By late 19th century, Britain advanced from Burma and Malaya, while Fr

July 5, 2026 · Akhyari Hananto

Economy Interactive

The end of Western Dominance, and How China Captures the Indonesian Market

Historically, the label "made in China" carried a stigma in Indonesia, often associated solely with cheap goods and political tension. Today, that narrative has

July 5, 2026 · Akhyari Hananto

Automotive Interactive

Infographic: Indonesia's electric cars are shifting gears, fast

Indonesia's car market is mid-revolution. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have surged from near zero to 15% market share in just five years, driven by falling

July 4, 2026 · Akhyari Hananto

Automotive Interactive

The College Majors Graduates Wish They'd Skipped

People pick a major because they're drawn to the subject. What ZipRecruiter's Job Seeker Confidence Survey found is that the feeling doesn't always survive cont

July 4, 2026 · Akhyari Hananto

Geopolitics