Bangladesh and the US need each other
Bangladesh has historically been part of ancient Indo-Pacific connectivity, and it has declared that it shall continue to be a part of ensuring future connectivity in the region.
Geopolitics
Key to tackling impact of pandemic, Ukraine war: Act fast, act in unison
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina laid out five proposals to strengthen regional cooperation in a message at the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific of the UN.
Quad’s joint statement likely to focus on countering China
The four countries will also draw up common principles to lead to the creation of supply chains for semiconductors and other products that do not depend on China.
Seoul’s IPEF move aimed to expand presence in Indo-Pacific: Experts
While the South Korean government is adamant that IPEF is not intended to keep China in check, its joining of the economic initiative provides the much-needed support for the US,…
Japan, US leaders agree to strengthen alliance’s deterrence, response capabilities
The two leaders also affirmed that Tokyo and Washington will work together to realize a world without nuclear weapons, a goal that has been advocated by Kishida.
Vietnam, Cambodia agree major border line segments: PM
Hun Sen also announced to the members of the Cambodian diaspora that the government will permit them to register for, and obtain, Khmer national identification.
Modi likely to secure a solution to Ukraine: Hun Sen
Hun Sen believes that India is in a good position to negotiate with Russia on de-escalating the conflict given the historically friendly relations between the two countries.
APEC trade meet ends without joint statement, remains apart on Russia
Ministers of 21 nations making up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum also discussed issues such as food security, high energy prices and stronger supply chains.
South-east Asia seen growing way out of gloom
The reopening of borders may have provided relief to the region's travel and tourism industry－among those worst hit by lockdowns and movement restrictions.
PM Modi to discuss regional & contemporary global developments with Biden
He also said he would also hold a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with an aim to strengthen the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.