CPTPP is attractive for Xi Jinping, not (yet) for Joe Biden
Japan and Australia are intensely lobbying the U.S. to join the CPTPP, which China wants to join. And there are reasons why.
No welcome for Myanmar’s junta
For the first time since its establishment on Aug. 8, 1967, Asean has taken a punitive measure against a recalcitrant member.
Will Japan’s fear of China mean Tokyo will have less time for Asean?
Economic relations may remain stable but we cannot expect breakthroughs.
Pandora papers: Wealth by stealth
Hundreds of journalists spent 18 months trawling through nearly 12 million files, but the big picture is not surprising.
The things Taiwan needs to do to join TPP
The island needs to negotiate 11 trade agreements in a record time.
Taliban resurgence will impact Southeast Asia
In the aftermath of the Taliban triump in Afghanistan, some simmering sentiments in Asean shouldn't be ignored.
Asean nations in a quandary over Aukus
In the aftermath of the Taliban triump in Afghanistan, some simmering sentiments in Asean shouldn't be ignored.
That sinking feeling from Down Under
Has Australia seriously thought through the implications of AUKUS for Asian neighbours?
AUKUS will complement, and not sideline Quad
AUKUS accentuation will stay in digital and Artificial Intelligence. It is a security partnership, while Quad is a political one.
Quad’s mentality at odds with regional values
It remains to be seen whether next week's summit will produce the degree of "decisive" commitments on vaccine diplomacy and infrastructure.