Indonesia, Malaysia concerned over AUKUS nuclear subs plan
JAKARTA, Oct 18, 2021, Reuters. Malaysia and Indonesia share strong reservations over Australia’s decision to…
Australia
Australia is an economy of 24 million people and is one of the 12 founding members of APEC. When it co-founded the forum in 1989, Australia’s real GDP was USD 590 billion. Its per capita GDP was USD 35,000. In 2016, its real GDP has risen to USD 1.3 trillion, while its per capita GDP stood at USD 55,600.
AUKUS pact to deepen Australia, US collaboration on space technology
CANBERRA, Oct 7, 2021, The Guardian. The Aukus agreement will boost collaboration between the United…
Former Australia PM Abbott says in Taiwan to help end its isolation
TAIPEI, Oct 7, 2021, Reuters. Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott said on Thursday he…
[Analytics] Nuclear submarines will not deter China from conflict with Taiwan
For an emerging superpower prone to petulant outbursts and coercive retaliation, China’s initial response to…
Bangladesh inks trade and investment framework with Australia
DHAKA, Sep 16, 2021, Xinhua. Bangladeshi Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi and his counterpart Australian Minister…
[Analytics] Why Australia bet the house on lasting American power in Asia
Less than three years ago, Australia’s leader said his country need not choose between the…
[Analytics] Realising an ‘early harvest’ for Australia–India trade
Former Australian prime minister and Special Trade Envoy Tony Abbott’s recent visit to India has…
UK aims to conclude Pacific trade group talks next year
LONDON, Aug 28, 2021, Reuters. Britain aims to conclude negotiations to join the trans-Pacific trade…
Australian PM hints at end to ‘Covid zero’ amid protests and record infections
CANBERRA, Aug 22, 2021, CNN. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison hinted at an end to…
[Analytics] Was the Afghanistan withdrawal reckless or ruthless?
The collapse of the Afghan government and Afghan National Security Forces once US and NATO…
US, Japan, other Quad members discuss Taiwan’s “peace and security”
TOKYO, Aug 13, 2021, Kyodo. The United States, Japan, Australia and India discussed the importance…
Climate crisis and old rows surface as leaders meet screen-to-screen at the Pacific Islands Forum
WELLINGTON, Aug 8, 2021, The Guardian. There was what looked like a virtual walkout, veiled…