CPTPP is attractive for Xi Jinping, not (yet) for Joe Biden
Japan and Australia are intensely lobbying the U.S. to join the CPTPP, which China wants to join. And there are reasons why.
Region
Over half of the world’s hungry are Asians
The majority are in South Asia, which accounts for 305.7 million people. South-east Asia follows with 48.8 million people, and West Asia with 42.3 million.
U.S. officials to travel to Southeast Asia, Japan to discuss Myanmar
The delegation led by State Department Counselor Derek Chollet, who serves as a policy adviser to Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Asia’s race to stock up on Covid pill could see a repeat of vaccine grab
Molnupiravir is being heralded as a potential pandemic game changer, especially for those unable to get vaccinated
China’s gleaming new train arrives in Laos
This is part of China’s One Belt, One Road initiative and the plan to transform landlocked Laos into a land link.
Asian airlines ramp up flights as travel returns
Asian airlines are ramping up flights and special offers as travel restrictions ease around the region.
Increasing digitalisation the way to recovery in a protracted Covid-19 crisis: WEF Asean poll
Nearly 86,000 people in six countries were surveyed in July and August for the Asean Digital Generation Survey report.
China, Bhutan sign roadmap for expediting boundary negotiations
The agreement comes amid Beijing' border dispute with New Delhi.
Asean Special Envoy to meet with 8 political parties in Naypyidaw
It was not clear if the envoy will be able to meet Ms Suu Kyi.
Japan to accelerate green initiatives while ensuring emerging Asia is not left behind
Japan has earmarked US$10 billion (S$13.6 billion) in this regard for the Asia Energy Transition Initiative to help Asean, Central Asia and the Middle East move away from fossil…