[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…
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The United States is one of the 12 founding members of APEC. It is the largest economy in the world and home to 323 million people. When the forum began in 1989, the real GDP of the United States was USD 8.8 trillion, which went up to 16.9 trillion in 2016. Its real per capita GDP also rose from 36,000 in 1989 to 52,000 in 2016.
Both North and South Korea fire ballistic missiles
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Japan, US, S. Korea discuss N. Korea day after missile launch
TOKYO, Sep 14, 2021, AP. Senior diplomats from Japan, the United States and South Korea…
India’s PM to attend Quad summit in Washington
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Taiwan’s war games begin with response to simulated PLA biochemical attack
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As Ford takes the exit route from India, dealers urge govt to step in
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US reiterates calls on China to abide by 2016 arbitral ruling
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[Analytics] Singapore startup plays up esports potential in Southeast Asia
More than just child’s play, esports has the potential to become a lucrative in Southeast…
[Analytics] Fiji’s balancing act on foreign interests in the Pacific
As strategic mistrust between the United States and China continues to deepen, Pacific island countries…
US funding tapped for Pacific undersea cable after China rebuffed
SYDNEY, Sep 3, 2021, Reuters. The Federated States of Micronesia will tap a U.S. funding…
Apple to let apps bypass commissions by linking to websites
NEW YORK, Sep 2, 2021, Kyodo. Apple Inc. said Wednesday it will allow developers of…
[Analytics] China’s ‘revolution’ cost investors $3T
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