China-US trade ties gain steadier ground
One-year tariff truce provides certainty for economy, reflects Beijing's firm stance to uphold core interests.
Geopolitics
Japan PM Takaichi holds talks with Taiwan’s APEC representative
The Prime Minister told Lin Hsin-i that she wanted to deepen cooperation and exchanges between Japan and Taiwan and stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan…
Cambodian-Thai border commanders agree on disarmament action plan
A press release said both parties agreed to conduct the phased withdrawal of three categories of weapons under the observation and verification of ASEAN Observer Teams.
Philippine President Marcos, Chinese counterpart Xi handshake an ‘opening’ for better ties
President Marcos’ act of goodwill “reminds us that the [tensions] are not the totality of the relationship," an analyst said.
US seeks Pakistan’s help to balance China’s mineral grip
Islamabad welcomes the move and asks the US' Critical Minerals Forum team to revert with a detailed framework for collaboration.
Thailand, South Korea can work together on cybercrime, economy: Thai PM Anutin
Thai PM aims for $30-billion trade with Seoul, and hopes for early conclusion of CEPA talks.
Diplomacy of gifts: Inside South Korean Lee Jae Myung’s symbolic APEC Summit strategy
From US President Trump's golden crown to Chinese counterpart Xi's go board, South Korean President Lee's tailored gifts stun the world. Experts call them 'psychological keys' in…
China’s Shenzhen hailed as ideal choice for hosting APEC
APEC 2026 will be the third time for China to host the said forum, following Shanghai in 2001 and Beijing in 2014.
South Korean President Lee vows to sustain proactive initiatives to foster peace with North Korea
President Lee said that under the principle of resolving issues through dialogue, South Korea aims to usher in a “new era” of peaceful coexistence and shared prosperity on the…
Pakistan’s challenge on three fronts
Beneath the surface lies the volatile reality of a state stretched thin due to hostile neighbours, and because of deepening crises within.