New Singapore-Pacific Alliance trade agreement to focus on tech, sustainability
MEXICO CITY, May 19, 2022, ST. Technology and environmental sustainability are among the key issues…
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Sri Lanka’s new PM warns ‘most difficult months of our lives’ ahead
COLOMBO, May 17, 2022, The Guardian. Sri Lanka’s new prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has warned…
[Analytics] Marcos victory in the Philippines reflects a new arc of old politics in Southeast Asia
The last time a Marcos claimed victory in a Philippine presidential election, it was on…
Singapore to host over 300 leaders at first Changi Aviation Summit
SINGAPORE, May 15, 2022, ST. Singapore will host more than 300 global aviation leaders, policymakers…
US, Asean to upgrade ties
WASHINGTON D.C., May 14, 2022, ST. The United States and Asean ended their summit in…
South Asia pummelled by heatwave that hits 50 deg C in Pakistan
JACOBABAD, May 13, 2022, AFP. South Asia was in the grip of an extreme heatwave…
Sri Lankan president to appoint new PM
COLOMBO, May 12, 2022, Reuters. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Wednesday he would…
Philippine economy in solid shape as Marcos set to take the helm
MANILA, May 12, 2022, Reuters. Newly-elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will inherit an economy…
[Analytics] Vietnam and the new Pacific Trade Triangle
Vietnam is highly integrated into the global economy and since 2017, trade has consistently sat…
China congratulates Marcos, Duterte over lead in elections
MANILA, May 11, 2022, PhilStar. China has congratulated former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and…
Malaysia aims to regain palm oil market share in EU
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6, 2022, Reuters. Malaysia, the world’s second largest palm oil producer, today…
[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…