China is not worried about the IPEF – but it should be
The fact that 13 countries joined the US' Indo-Pacific Economic Framework even with few details unveiled reflects concern over China's rising influence and assertiveness.
Geopolitics
A World (Economic Forum) divided
The need for South-East Asia to “speak out” and “look out for its own interests” are more urgent than before.
IPEF aims at cooperation for benefit of people: Former ambassador
Former ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh also said the framework will create high standards for cooperation between countries, including the US and many key countries in the…
Key takeaways from World Economic Forum
ST editor Warren Fernandez, assistant political editor Lim Yan Liang and Asia News Network editor Shefali Rekhi share the key ideas they took away from the discussions.
In Davos, the Ukraine war brings an unusual moral edge
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has darkened the atmosphere in Davos, shadowing many of the conversations here and sharpening the mood around what the Forum itself has branded a…
Global economic storm looming, say leaders in Davos forum
The International Monetary Fund last month cut its global growth outlook for the second time this year, citing the war in Ukraine and singling out inflation as a “clear and…
Taiwan jets scramble as China air force enters air defense zone
Taiwan calls China’s repeated nearby military activities “grey zone” warfare, designed to both wear out Taiwan’s forces by making them repeatedly scramble, and also to…
Bangladesh can’t take Russian oil, wheat in fear of sanctions: Foreign minister
"India is trying to resolve the energy issue. Russia offered energy and wheat to Bangladesh. But we cannot do the same in fear of sanctions," Momen said.
Envoys of South Korea, US, Japan to discuss measures to deter North Korea
The relay of meetings is planned as follow-up events to US President Joe Biden’s visits to Seoul and Tokyo.
Ukraine’s Zelensky accepts Indonesia’s G-20 invitation
Speaking directly to the Indonesian public for the first time since receiving the invitation, Zelensky said Ukraine had accepted the invitation “with honor and delight”…