White House welcomes Fiji to its Indo-Pacific economic plan
WASHINGTON D.C., May 27, 2022, Reuters. Fiji is joining U.S. President Joe Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic…
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US President Biden formally unveils Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
TOKYO, May 24, 2022, AFP. President Joe Biden launched a new Asia-Pacific trade initiative on…
Australia’s new PM flags ‘difficult’ China ties as he heads to Tokyo for Quad meeting
CANBERRA, May 23, 2022, The Guardian. Anthony Albanese will fly to Tokyo on Monday to…
Australia has a new left-leaning government
CANBERRA, May 23, 2022, NBC. Australia — Australia’s prime minister has conceded defeat after an…
Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing
TOKYO, May 22, 2022, Reuters. President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday to launch…
Australia says Chinese spy ship did not breach law of the sea
SYDNEY, May 14, 2022, Reuters. A Chinese intelligence ship tracked off Australia’s west coast within…
[Analytics] What is the CPTPP and why is China eager to join?
China submitted a formal application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership…
Australia’s first interest rate rise in 12 years shakes up election campaign
SYDNEY, May 4, 2022, ST. Australia’s central bank lifted interest rates on Tuesday (May 3)…
Top American officials meeting in Honiara to discuss China pact
HONIARA, Apr 22, 2022, RNZ. Top United States officials are meeting with the Solomon Islands…
Singapore and New Zealand to collaborate on climate change, green economy
SINGAPORE, Apr 19, 2022, ST. New Zealand and Singapore will be working more closely on…
[Analytics] US–China rivalry intensifies in the Pacific
US–China geostrategic competition is intensifying in the Pacific as both governments commit more resources to…
Australian watchdog sues Facebook-owner Meta over scam advertisements
CANBERRA, Mar 18, 2022, Reuters. Australia’s competition watchdog filed a lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta…