Beijing vows to work with Canberra to advance ties
China and Australia vowed on Monday to work toward a mature, stable, and constructive comprehensive strategic partnership while upholding regional and global peace, stability, and…
Cambodia, Australia agree to increase cross-border crime cooperation
The Cambodian delegation collected valuable insights and gained practical experience from the technical work of the Australian units and relevant officials, which will serve as…
¥150 billion eyed to support hydrogen projects; Japan to announce plan at IPEF meeting
The Japanese government aims to stimulate private-sector investment by using the money as a springboard for projects such as power generation using hydrogen, development of…
Several countries in Asia Pacific doing well in reducing new HIV infections, but inequalities remain
UNAIDS statistics show that across countries in the Asia Pacific, 22 percent of PLHIV are not aware of their status.
Misuse of antibiotics costing Southeast Asian and Western Pacific regions lives, billions of dollars
Experts have warned that the issue is caused by limited public knowledge and the fact that many pharmacies sell antibiotics without a prescription.
Ageing population to affect Asia-Pacific labour markets
Despite the fact that the unemployment rate in the region remains below pre-pandemic levels, the employment-to-population ratio is on a long-term decline.
Laos, Australia: Putting renewable energy into action, sparking new connections
The Laos-Australia Renewable Energy Day discussed technological and economic opportunities, heard from the private sector on new ideas, discussed ways to increase investment, and…
President Marcos cites Philippines’ strategic spot in Indo-Pacific to gain opportunities
According to the President, the Indo-Pacific region accounted for one-third of the global economic activity, presenting good opportunities for the Philippines.
Ultra-rich in Asia-Pacific seeking greater balance between bonds and equities: UBS report
Over the next five years, Asia-Pacific family offices plan to allocate more assets to Asia-Pacific markets, and add bonds and equities from developed markets, private equity funds…
Bhutanese turn to EU as Australia tightens visa rules
The increasing popularity of Europe as a destination for Bhutanese can be seen through advertisements on social media by consultancy firms and the discussions among those planning…