N. Korea, U.S. agree to resume nuke talks on Oct. 5
SEOUL, Oct 2, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea and the United States agreed to resume their…
USA
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.
India defends right to buy Russian arms on US trip
NEW DELHI, Oct 1, 2019, AFP. India’s foreign minister on Monday defended his country’s right…
S. Korea’s exports down for 10th month on trade rows, chips
SEOUL, Oct 1, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea’s exports sank 11.7 percent in September from a…
[Analytics] Fifth column fears: The Chinese influence campaign in the United States
We were halfway through the lavish Chinese welcome banquet — the honey walnut prawns had…
[Analytics] Threat to delist Chinese companies in US panned
If measures reportedly being considered by US officials to delist Chinese equities from exchanges in…
Taipei contemplates friendless future as Beijing woos remaining allies
TAIPEI, Sep 29, 2019, SCMP. Taiwan is wondering how many diplomatic allies it can afford…
Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters in shopping district
HONG KONG, Sep 29, 2019, The Straits Times. Hong Kong police fired tear gas at…
As N Korea expands arsenal, Japan’s missile defense shield faces unforeseen costs
TOKYO, Sep 29, 2019, Japan Today. Additional tests may add at least $500 million to…
Russia confirms test-fire of supersonic cruise missile near US Alaska
MOSCOW, Sep 29, 2019, TASS. Russia’s Defense Ministry has confirmed the information circulated by TASS…
Imran Khan’s jet turns around mid-flight, makes emergency landing in New York after electronics glitch
NEW YORK, Sep 28, 2019, RT. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly failed to…
Singaporeans have to be prepared for rough weather ahead: PM Lee Hsien Loong
NEW YORK, Sep 28, 2019, The Straits Times. Singaporeans have to be prepared for rough…
US stocks drops after White House considers delisting Chinese companies
NEW YORK, Sep 28, 2019, Reuters. U.S. stocks fell on Friday after news that the…