Tokyo tasked with large role to play in connecting democracies
While the United Nations has been in dysfunction, Tokyo has been employing a strategy of placing importance on multilateral frameworks based on the alliance with Washington.
Geopolitics
China-Pacific islands cooperation sees vitality, bright future: Wang Yi
China stands firmly with Pacific island countries on their concerns such as national sovereignty and security, climate change, maritime rights and interests, and sustainable…
After taking ‘tough decisions’, Pakistan now looks at China for rescue
By increasing petroleum prices, the government hopes to dodge sovereign default, salvage the IMF deal and leverage the support of multilateral financial institutions and friendly…
Ukraine battle expands as Kyiv launches counteroffensive
Ukraine's push in Kherson came as its forces held off Russia's efforts to conquer and cut off a strategic strip of eastern Ukraine that is central to Moscow's struggling war…
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.
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…