US Treasury removes Korea from currency manipulation watchlist
Industry sources said the exclusion would not directly affect the Korean won’s exchange rate against the US dollar.
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India, US to review Israel-Hamas conflict, Ukraine war at ‘2+2’ dialogue
The two sides will utilise the opportunity to progress the futuristic roadmap for the India-US partnership as envisioned by PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden.
China and US hold talks over arms control and non-proliferation in Washington
Both sides pledged to enhance mutual trust, build consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
Defence chiefs of South Korea, US, Japan to discuss North Korea threats
One of the primary agenda items will focus on establishing and operating a real-time system for sharing missile warning data on North Korean missile launches.
Jokowi goes to the White House
For President Jokowi, this will be his last APEC summit, and the last multilateral forum to woo foreign investment into his flagship new capital city, Nusantara.
President Marcos likely to raise South China Sea dispute in US visit
Officials added that the President would have a security briefing while he is at the US Indo-Pacific Command, which might include the situation in the South China Sea.
China firmly opposes US sanctions on Chinese entities
China took notice that the US Department of Treasury placed some Chinese entities on its "specially designated nationals list" for alleged involvement with Russia.
Paetongtarn predicts tighter US-Thai cooperation after talks with ambassador
Posting on Facebook, the newly elected Pheu Thai Party leader said the US ambassador pledged enhanced multilevel cooperation to mark the 190th anniversary of diplomatic ties…
China’s top general warns of resurgence of ‘Cold War mentality’, criticises US actions
The great power rivalry between the US and China has shown no signs of abating, even as meetings between top officials from both sides have steadily resumed in recent months.
Philippines sends observers to ‘Resolute Dragon’ drills between Japan, US
The exercise involves nearly 7,000 Japanese and American troops, and is held in multiple locations, including Camp Yonaguni in Okinawa close to Taiwan, where they will rehearse…